JP6315624B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player by entering a specific area by a game ball that has entered the predetermined area There is.

  As this type of gaming machine, for example, a specific path through which a game ball that has entered a predetermined area can enter the specific area, a predetermined path in which it is difficult for a game ball that has entered the predetermined area to enter the specific area, A rotating body having a specific ball holding unit that allows a game ball guided by a specific route to enter a specific region and a recovery ball holding unit that discharges the game ball without entering the specific region, and is guided by a predetermined route There is a game ball that is held in the collection ball holding unit so that a probability that the game ball guided by the specific route is held in the specific ball holding unit and enters a specific area is increased. The game ball guided to the predetermined route reaches the rotating body when the momentum is strong, but is discharged without reaching the rotating body when the momentum is weak (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Further, it is possible to store a game ball that has entered the predetermined area in a specific route that can enter the specific area, and to enter a subsequent game ball that has entered the predetermined area by the stored game ball into the specific area. There is one that guides to a difficult predetermined route (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2010-214044 A Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-177858

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, gaming balls that have entered the predetermined area are not necessarily guided to a specific route. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, gaming balls stored in the specific route are used. There was a problem that it was not possible to pay attention to other game balls, and none of them could improve the interest sufficiently.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
It is advantageous for the player based on the fact that a game medium (for example, a game ball) that has entered a predetermined area (for example, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B) has entered a specific area (for example, the third count switch 24B). A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state),
Specific storage capable of storing a game medium (for example, game ball P1) guided to a specific path (for example, the second guide path 202A) that can enter the specific area among the game media that have entered the predetermined area. Means (for example, the first storage mechanism 204),
Another game medium that has entered the predetermined area is guided to a predetermined path by the game medium stored by the specific storage means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, a game ball P1 is stored in the first storage unit 227). Is stored, the entrance of the second guide path 202A is closed, and the subsequent game balls P2 and P3 that reach the branch portion 221 come into contact with the game balls P1 stored by the first storage plate 222 and 2 part that is guided to the third guiding path 203A by being inhibited from entering the two guiding path 202A),
The rate at which the game medium stored in the specific route enters the specific area is changed by another game medium guided to the predetermined route (for example, stored in the second storage unit 247 as shown in FIG. 21). A portion in which the proportion of the game balls stored in the first storage unit 227 entering the third count switch 24B is increased by holding the played game balls in any of the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E of the rotating body 208 )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the rate of entering the specific area of the game medium stored by the specific storage means varies depending on the game medium guided to the predetermined route, the game medium other than the stored game medium is also noted. Can improve interest.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
A predetermined storage means (for example, the second storage mechanism 205) capable of storing the game medium guided to the predetermined path;
The predetermined storage means has an operable variable part (for example, a partition plate 250), and the number of game media to be stored can be changed by the variable part (for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the partition plate 250). Can be stored in the second storage section 247, only one game ball can be stored. When the partition plate 250 is positioned in the release position, two are stored in the second storage section 247. The part that can store the game balls of)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the number of game media stored in the predetermined storage means, and the interest can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
Depending on the number of game media stored by the predetermined storage means, the rate at which game media that have entered the predetermined area enter the specific area changes (for example, stored in the second storage unit 247 as shown in FIG. 21). (The portion where the ratio of the game balls stored in the first storage unit 227 entering the third count switch 24B differs depending on whether the number of played game balls is one or two)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the rate at which other game media enter the specific area varies depending on the number of game media stored in the predetermined storage unit, it is possible to pay more attention to the number of game media stored in the predetermined storage unit. .

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2 or 3,
A discharge passage (for example, a discharge path 210) for discharging the game medium that has entered the predetermined area (for example, inside the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B) to the outside of the predetermined area (for example, outside the pachinko gaming machine 1). Prepared,
When the number of game media stored by the predetermined storage means (for example, the second storage mechanism 205) reaches a predetermined storage number, the game media that has entered the predetermined area come into contact with the stored game media. The game medium that has entered the predetermined area is guided to the discharge passage (for example, as shown in FIG. 8, in the second storage section 247, the game ball is positioned on the right side of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242. When one is stored or when there are two game balls stored in the second storage unit 247, the game balls stored in the right part of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 The part where the subsequent game ball is guided to the discharge path 210 by contact)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the number of game media stored by the storage means reaches a predetermined storage number, the game media can be discharged smoothly.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 4,
A guidance path (for example, the third guidance path 203B and the third guidance path 203C) for guiding the game medium released from the storage by the predetermined storage means
The guide route is branched into at least a first guide route (third guide route 203B) and a second guide route (third guide route 203C),
When a plurality of game media are stored by the predetermined storage means (for example, when two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247), one of the plurality of games is stored when the storage is released. The medium is guided to the first guide path, and the other game media are guided to the second guide path (for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242). The game balls stored on the left side are guided to the third guide path 203B, and the game balls stored on the right side of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 are guided to the third guide path 203C)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to each movement of a plurality of game media.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of means 2 to 5,
An effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 in the embodiment) can execute an effect related to the storage of the game medium by the predetermined storage means (for example, an opening pattern notification effect in the embodiment or a stored game ball number notification effect in the modification). A portion for executing the opening pattern notification effect, and a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the stored game ball number notification effect in the modification)
The effect execution means changes the effect mode according to the number of game media stored by the predetermined storage means (for example, as shown in the embodiment, a second big prize opening opening pattern is displayed in the second storage unit 247 as a game ball. As shown in the part or the modified example in which the display mode is different between the case where the pattern A can be stored only one and the case where the second storage unit 247 is the pattern B capable of storing two game balls. 2 In the stored game ball number notification effect indicating that one game ball has been stored in the storage unit 247 and in the stored game ball number notification effect indicating that two game balls have been stored in the second storage unit 247 (The part which changes the production aspect of the character and the line etc.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view which shows the game machine in an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a schematic front view which shows the structure of a 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the game board from diagonally forward. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the game board from diagonally behind. (A) is a cross-sectional view showing the second grand prize opening in a state where the second grand prize opening door is in the closed position, and (B) is a state in which the second big prize opening door is in the open position. (A) is a state in which the first storage device plate is in the storage position, and (B) is a cross-sectional view showing the first storage mechanism in a state in which the first storage device plate is in the release position. (A) is a sectional view showing the second storage mechanism in a state where the partition plate is in the restricting position, and (B) is a state in which the partition plate is in the release position. (A) is a state in which two game balls are stored in the second storage unit and the subsequent game balls are guided to the discharge path, and (B) is a second storage in a state in which the storage of the second storage unit is released. It is sectional drawing which shows a part. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the lower part of a 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus. (A) is a top view which shows a support plate, (B) is a top view which shows a rotary body and a guide groove. It is a perspective view which shows a rotary body and a 3rd guide path. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. 11 (A). FIG. 11A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 11A, and FIG. (A) is CC sectional drawing of FIG. 11 (A), (B) is sectional drawing which shows the state by which the game ball of the off-ball holding | maintenance part was discharged | emitted from the discharge port. (A)-(E) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition where a game ball | bowl is stored by the 1st storage part and the 2nd storage part from the start of a small hit game state. (A) is a situation in which the passage unit moves, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a situation in which the storage of game balls in the second storage unit is released. (A) to (D) are examples 1 showing a situation where a game ball is held in the off-ball holding section, and (E) to (H) are examples 2 showing a situation where the game ball is held at the off-ball holding section. It is explanatory drawing shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the condition where storage of the game ball of a 1st storage part is cancelled | released. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of V winning, (E)-(G) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of losing, (H) is the game ball hold | maintained at the off-ball holding | maintenance part. It is explanatory drawing which shows a situation. (A)-(C) is explanatory drawing which shows V winning a prize rate, (D) is a table | surface figure which shows the combination with which a game ball is hold | maintained at a missed ball holding | maintenance part, and V winning a prize rate. (A), (B), (C) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. (A) is a figure which shows a common figure fluctuation pattern, (B) is a figure which shows a special figure fluctuation pattern. (A) is a figure which shows a common figure display result determination table, (B) is a figure which shows a special figure display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows a big hit type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows a small hit type determination table, (C) is a figure which shows the contents of various small hits, (D) is various big hits FIG. (A) is a figure which shows a 2nd big winning opening opening pattern determination table (for normal conditions), (B) is a figure which shows a 2nd big winning opening opening pattern determination table (for short-time conditions). It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows progress of the game with a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the display mode in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display mode in an effect display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the open mode of the 2nd big winning opening during a small hit game. It is a timing chart which shows the open mode of the 2nd big winning opening during a small hit game.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 10 surrounded by guide rails. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven. Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower end of the game area 10). The normal symbol display 20 is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like, and in a general game that is an example of a variable display game, a plurality of types of identification information (normal identification information) that can identify each of them. ) Are displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the normal symbol display 20 variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. The normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display 20 are not limited to those composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combinations of the ones to be turned off and the ones to be turned off need only be set in advance as a plurality of types of normal symbols.

  A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol is exemplified as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of characters, symbols, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. The design may be a combination of a plurality of dot displays that does not have a certain law and is difficult to identify or cannot be identified.

  The normal symbol display 20 is formed in a square shape, for example. Further, the normal symbol display 20 may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”.

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, each is identified in an effect symbol display area which becomes a plurality of variable display portions such as three corresponding to the normal variable display by the normal symbol display 20 in the normal game. The effect design which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) is displayed in a variable manner. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 in the normal symbol game, the effect is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Variations in symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) are started. Thereafter, when the fixed normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the normal game, the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effects display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of variation display of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, in the display area of the effect display device 5, in synchronization with the ordinary game using the ordinary figure on the ordinary symbol display 20, a variable display of a plurality of types of effect symbols each identifiable is performed. The resulting definite effect symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as normal symbols and effect symbols, the display of identification information such as effect symbols is stopped (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) to end the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “winning” and a combination of “off” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  On the lower side of the display area of the effect display device 5, a reserved storage display area 5D is set. In the hold memory display area 5D, a hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number corresponding to the usual game (the usual figure hold memory number) is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the change display corresponding to the usual game occurs when the game ball passes (enters) the passing gate 6A. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the normal game or the dynamic display of the design symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the start condition previously established is being executed. For example, when the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is suspended. In the present embodiment, the reserved storage display generated when the game ball passes (enters) the passing gate 6A is a round white display.

  In the following description, the hold storage display area 5D may be referred to as a hold display area, and the number of hold memories can be recognized by the number of hold storage displays displayed in the hold storage display area 5D. Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the hold memory display area, a general map hold display device 25 is provided on the right side of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to display the number of common map hold memories in an identifiable manner. The universal figure hold indicator 25 displays the universal figure pending storage number so as to be specified. The number of stored customary drawings is the number of memories in which the execution of a general-purpose game using a general drawing is suspended.

  In the present embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the normal symbol, but when performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, the effect symbol In recent years, there have been a variety of effects such as effects where the contents of the effects, including the variable display, disappear for a moment from the screen, or effects where the moving object shields all or part of the screen. Have been doing. For this reason, even if the display area on the effect display device 5 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the normal symbol and the special symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. A 4 symbol display area may be provided. These fourth symbols may be displayed so that the variation of the fourth symbol is synchronized with the variation of the normal symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  Below the effect display device 5, a passage gate 6A is provided. A game ball that has passed (entered) the passage gate 6A is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. When the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of the usual figure holding memory is less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the start condition of the variable display game such as the normal figure game or the variation display of the effect symbol (Normal start condition) is established.

  A special symbol display 4 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the normal symbol display 20 in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the special symbol display 4 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the normal symbol display 20, and is a special symbol (“special” or “special symbol” which is different from the normal symbol). (Also called “special map”) is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). Such variation display of special symbols is referred to as a special symbol game (also referred to as “special symbol game”).

  An ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the left side of the effect display device 5 in the game board 2. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes a start winning port door (not shown) that is opened and closed by a first solenoid 81 for the starting winning port door shown in FIG. 2, and is opened and closed by the starting winning port door. A start winning opening that changes to the state is formed.

  As an example, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the first solenoid 81 is in the off state, the starting winning opening door closes the starting winning opening, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) the starting winning opening. . On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the first solenoid 81 is in the on state, the starting winning opening door opens the starting winning opening so that the game ball can easily pass (enter) the starting winning opening. . In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball can enter the start winning opening even in the closed state, but the possibility that the game ball will enter is lower than that in the open state. It may be configured. Alternatively, the normal variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the starting winning port by closing the starting winning port in the closed state. As described above, the start winning opening as the start area changes between an open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a closed state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a start opening switch 22 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the start port switch 22, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the special symbol is not being displayed (the special game is not running). Then, the start condition of the special figure game (special figure start condition) is established.

  A first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is provided at a position below the passing gate 6A. The first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes a first grand prize opening door that is opened and closed by a second solenoid 82 for the first big prize opening door shown in FIG. 2, and is opened by the first big prize opening door. A first big prize opening that changes between a state and a closed state is formed.

  As an example, in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the second solenoid 82 for the first big prize opening door is in the off state, the first big prize opening door closes the first big prize opening and the game The ball can no longer pass (enter) the first big prize opening. On the other hand, in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the second solenoid 82 for the first big prize opening door is in the on state, the first big prize opening door opens the first big prize opening, It makes it easy for game balls to pass (enter) through the first grand prize opening. In this way, the first big prize opening changes between an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous for the player. In addition to the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the first grand prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) through the first grand prize port is provided. May be.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the first grand prize opening is detected by, for example, the first count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the first major winning opening opened in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, for example, the game ball passes through (enters) another winning opening such as a start winning opening. ) More prize balls will be paid out. Accordingly, when the first special prize winning device 7A is in the open state in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, the game ball can enter the first big prize winning port, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, if the first grand prize opening is closed, it is impossible or difficult to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the first big winning opening. Thus, the second state is disadvantageous for the player.

  A second special variable winning ball device 7B is provided from the center to the right side of the game area 10 in the game board 2. The second special variable winning ball device 7B is formed in a frame shape so that the player can visually recognize the effect display device 5. Further, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is provided with a second big prize opening door 701 which is opened and closed by a third solenoid 83 for the second big prize opening 702 shown in FIG. A second grand prize opening 702 that changes between an open state and a closed state is formed by the big prize opening door 701.

  As an example, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the third solenoid 83 for the second large winning opening door 701 is in the OFF state, the second large winning opening door 701 closes the second large winning opening 702. As a result, the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the second big prize opening 702. On the other hand, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the third solenoid 83 for the second large winning opening door 701 is on, the second large winning opening door 701 opens the second large winning opening 702. As a state, it is easy for the game ball to pass (enter) the second grand prize winning opening 702. As described above, the second grand prize winning opening 702 changes between an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous for the player. . In addition, instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the second grand prize opening 702, or in addition to the closed state, the game ball does not easily pass (enter) through the second big prize port 702. May be provided.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the second big prize opening 702 is detected by, for example, the second count switch 24A shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the second count switch 24A, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the second large winning port 702 that is opened in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, for example, the game ball passes through another winning port such as a start winning port ( More prize balls are paid out than when entering. Therefore, when the second special winning opening 702 is opened in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 702, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, if the second big prize opening 702 is in a closed state, it is impossible to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the second big prize opening 702. Or it becomes difficult and it becomes a 2nd state unfavorable for a player.

  Although details will be described later, a third count switch 24B and a fourth count switch 24C are provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In the present embodiment, the game state after the small hit game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game described later.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the start winning opening, the first grand winning opening, and the second large winning opening 702, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member. It may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area 10, there is provided an out-port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. There is a decoration around each structure in the game area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a passing gate 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a first special variable winning ball device 7A, a second special variable winning ball device 7B, etc.). LEDs may be arranged. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B includes a second big prize opening door 701 (see FIG. 3) driven by a third solenoid 83, and the second big prize opening door 701 changes between an open state and a closed state. A second big prize opening 702 (see FIG. 3) is formed.

  As an example, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the third solenoid 83 is in the off state, the second large winning port door 701 closes the second large winning port 702 and the game ball receives the second large winning ball. It cannot pass (enter) through the mouth 702. On the other hand, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the third solenoid 83 is in the ON state, the second large winning port door 701 opens the second large winning port 702 and the game ball is the second large ball. It is easy to pass (enter) the winning opening 702. As described above, the second grand prize winning opening 702 changes between an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the second grand prize opening 702, or in addition to the closed state, the game ball does not easily pass (enter) through the second big prize port 702. May be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the second big prize opening 702 is detected by, for example, the second count switch 24A. Based on the detection of game balls by the second count switch 24A, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the second large winning port 702 that is opened in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, for example, the game ball passes through another winning port such as a start winning port ( More prize balls are paid out than when entering. Therefore, when the second special winning opening 702 is opened in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 702, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, if the second big prize opening 702 is in a closed state, it is impossible to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the second big prize opening 702. Or it becomes difficult and it becomes a 2nd state unfavorable for a player.

  Further, a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 702 and has passed (entered) the second count switch 24A enters a V prize opening 283, which will be described later, and is detected by the third count switch 24B. When this occurs, the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is changed from the second state to the first state by being controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the occurrence of the small hit described later. Based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 702 in the small hit gaming state is detected by the third count switch 24B, a V winning is generated and controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, based on FIGS. 3-15, the detail of the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is demonstrated. FIG. 3 is a schematic front view showing the configuration of the second special variable winning ball apparatus. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the game board is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the game board is viewed obliquely from behind. FIGS. 6A and 6B are cross-sectional views showing the second big prize opening in a state where the second big prize opening door is in the closed position and FIG. 6B is a state where the second big prize opening door is in the open position. 7A is a cross-sectional view showing the first storage mechanism in a state where the first storage plate is in the storage position and FIG. 7B is a state in which the first storage plate is in the release position. 8A is a cross-sectional view showing the second storage mechanism in a state where the partition plate is in the restricting position and FIG. 8B is a state in which the partition plate is in the release position. 9A shows a state in which two game balls are stored in the second storage unit and the subsequent game balls are guided to the discharge path, and FIG. 9B shows a state in which the storage of the second storage unit is released. It is sectional drawing which shows the 2nd storage part in. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a lower structure of the second special variable winning ball apparatus. 11A is a plan view showing a support plate, and FIG. 11B is a plan view showing a rotating body and a guide groove. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the rotating body and the third guide path. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 11A, and FIG. 14B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where a game ball has entered the off-ball holding portion. 15A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 11A, and FIG. 15B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the game balls of the off-ball holding unit are discharged from the discharge port.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the second special variable winning ball device 7 </ b> B enters from the second big winning opening 702 provided in the upper part of the game area 10 above the effect display device 5 as described above. A first guidance path 201 that guides the game ball down, second guidance paths 202A and 202B that guide the game ball guided in the first guidance path 201 so as to be able to enter a V prize opening 283 described later, The third guiding paths 203A, 203B, and 203C that guide the gaming balls guided by the one guiding path 201 so as not to enter the V winning port 283 described later, and the gaming balls guided to the second guiding path 202A can be stored. The first storage mechanism 204, the second storage mechanism 205 capable of storing the game ball guided to the third guide path 203A, and the game ball guided by the second guide paths 202A and 202B enter the V prize opening 283. Possible The game ball guided by the V winning ball holding unit 272 (see FIG. 11) and the second guiding route 202A, 202B or the third guiding route 203A, 203B, 203C is held so as not to be able to enter the V winning port 283. A rotating body 208 having ball holding portions 273A to 273E (see FIG. 11), a support plate 209 that rotatably supports the rotating body 208 below the effect display device 5, and a game ball guided to the third guide path 203A And a discharge path 210 for discharging the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the outside after guiding a part thereof to the back side of the game board 2.

  The first guide path 201, the second guide paths 202A and 202B, the third guide paths 203A, 203B, and 203C and the discharge path 210 are all formed in a cylindrical shape by a path forming member made of a synthetic resin material. The game balls that have entered from the second grand prize winning opening 702 flow down by natural flow. In addition, at least the front surfaces of the first guide path 201, the second guide paths 202A and 202B, and the third guide paths 203A, 203B, and 203C are formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material. It is possible to see through from the player.

  Further, an area surrounded by the third guide paths 203B and 203C and the rotating body 208 is opened, and the player can visually recognize the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2 through the opening. ing. In addition, on the right side of the third guide path 203C on the front surface of the game board 2, for example, an effect model 215 (a hatched area in FIGS. 1 and 3) such as a figure is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the second grand prize winning port 702 is a horizontally long rectangular winning port provided in a plan view so as to open upward in front of the game board surface of the game board 2. The second grand prize opening door 701 is connected to the plunger 83A of the third solenoid 83 via the link member 220, and projects to the front of the game board surface when the third solenoid 83 is in the off state. A closed position for closing the mouth 702 (see FIG. 6A) and an open position for retracting to the game board 2 side when the third solenoid 83 is in the on state to open the second big prize opening 702 (FIG. 6). (See (B)) and is slidable in the front-rear direction.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second grand prize opening door 701 is provided so as to be gradually inclined downward from the right end toward the left end, and is provided on the right side of the second big prize opening door 701 in the closed position. It is provided to guide the game ball guided by the wall H to the left side. In the present embodiment, among the game balls that have been launched from a launching device (not shown) and entered the game area 10, the game balls that have collided with the wall H are guided toward the second grand prize winning opening 702. When the second grand prize opening 702 is in the closed state, it flows down on the second big prize opening door 701 and is guided to the left side of the second big prize opening 702, and the second big prize opening 702 is open. When it enters, it enters the second grand prize opening 702.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 702 is detected by the second count switch 24A in the middle of flowing down the first guide route 201, and then the second guide route 202A and the third It reaches the branch 221 with the guide route 203A. A first storage mechanism 204 is provided in the vicinity of the branching portion 221 in the second guide route 202A, so that only one game ball that has entered the second guide route 202A can be stored.

  The first storage mechanism 204 has a first storage plate 222 capable of regulating and storing the flow of game balls that have entered the second guide path 202A, a fourth solenoid 84 that drives the first storage plate 222, and Have The first storage plate 222 is connected to the plunger 84A of the fourth solenoid 84 via the link member 223. When the fourth solenoid 84 is in the OFF state, the first storage plate 222 protrudes to the second guide path 202A to flow down the game ball. A storage position (see FIG. 7A) that is regulated and stored in the second guide path 202A, and when the fourth solenoid 84 is in the ON state, the game ball flows down by retreating above the second guide path 202A. And a release position (see FIG. 7B) that releases the storage and is slidable in the vertical direction.

  The game balls flowing down the first guide route 201 are guided to the second guide route 202A side at the branching part 221 in preference to the third guide route 203A. When the first storage plate 222 is located at the storage position, the flow of the game ball that has entered the second guide route 202A is restricted by the first storage plate 222, and is in the vicinity of the branch portion 221 in the second guide route 202A. Only one is stored in the first storage unit 227 (see FIG. 7A). Further, when the first storage plate 222 is located at the release position, the game ball that has entered the second guide path 202A is allowed to flow down, and flows down the rear of the third guide path 203C toward the left side, so that the rotating body 208 It reaches the discharge port 224 provided at a position almost immediately above.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the game ball is stored in the first storage portion 227 in the second guide route 202A, the entrance of the second guide route 202A is blocked by the game ball. Therefore, the subsequent game balls that reach the branch portion 221 are guided to the third guide path 203A because the game balls stored by the first storage plate 222 are inhibited from entering the second guide path 202A. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the second guiding path 202A is a fixed path, whereas the second guiding path 202B is a movable path, and is formed at the downstream end of the second guiding path 202A. As the discharge port 224 and the inflow port 225 formed at the upstream end of the second guide path 202B match, the second guide path 202A and the second guide path 202B communicate with each other to form one guide path. It is like that.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the second guide path 202 </ b> B is provided in a movable path unit 230 provided on the back side of the game board 2 so as to be movable in the left-right direction. The movable path unit 230 includes a passage section 230A in which a second guide path 202B extending in the vertical direction is formed, and a rack gear section in which a rack gear 230C is formed on the upper side from the upper portion of the passage section 230A. 230B, and is guided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction by a guide groove 231 facing the left-right direction formed on the back surface of the game board 2.

  The rack gear 230 </ b> C is engaged with a pinion gear 232 that is fixed to the drive shaft of the passage motor 91 provided at a substantially central position in the left-right direction at the upper back of the game board 2. Accordingly, the movable path unit 230 is configured so that the passage motor 91 causes the second guidance path 202B to be located on the right side of the effect display device 5 and the second guidance path 202B is located on the front side of the effect display device 5. It is provided on the back side of the game board 2 so as to be movable between a passage formation position located at a substantially central position in the left-right direction and on the back side of the second guide path 202A. Note that the movable path unit 230 is located on the back side of the game board 2 at the passage non-forming position, so that it is difficult for the player to see.

  An inlet 225 of the second guide path 202B is formed in the upper front portion of the passage portion 230A, and an outlet 226 of the second guide path 202B is formed in the lower surface of the passage portion 230A. When the movable path unit 230 moves to the path formation position, the discharge port 224 formed at the downstream end of the second guide path 202A and the inflow port 225 formed at the upper part of the second guide path 202B match. At the same time, the discharge port 226 on the lower surface of the second guide path 202B is positioned slightly behind the rotating shaft 90A (see FIG. 10) above the rotating body 208. Therefore, the game balls stored by the first storage plate 222 are released from the storage by the first storage plate 222, and then flow down through the second guide path 202A, and then are discharged via the discharge port 224 and the flow port 225. After entering the second guide path 202B and flowing down the second guide path 202B, it is discharged from the discharge port 226 and falls onto the rotating body 208. In addition, the second guiding path 202B has a bent part in the middle of the path so that the flow-down speed is reduced. As a result, the rotating body 208 is damaged by the impact of the game ball falling on the rotating body 208. Is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the game ball flowing down the third guiding path 203A is guided downward from the branching portion 221 and then falls downward, and the third guiding path 203B and the third guiding path 203C are branched. It enters into the part 241. A second storage mechanism 205 is provided above the branch portion 241 in the third guide path 203A so that one or two game balls flowing down the third guide path 203A can be stored.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the second storage mechanism 205 drives the second storage plate 242 that can restrict and store the flow of the game ball flowing down the third guide path 203 </ b> A, and the second storage plate 242. And a sixth solenoid 86 to be operated. Specifically, the second storage plate 242 is connected to the plunger 86A of the sixth solenoid 86 via the link member 243, and protrudes into the third guide path 203A when the sixth solenoid 86 is in the off state. The storage position (see FIG. 9 (A)) for storing the third guide path 203A by restricting the flow of the valve and retreating from the third guide path 203A to the game board 2 side when the sixth solenoid 86 is on. Thus, it is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction between the release position (see FIG. 9B) that allows the game ball to flow down and releases the storage.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the second storage portion 247 formed above the second storage plate 242 in the third guide path 203 </ b> A has a left-right dimension capable of storing two game balls on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242. The second storage plate 242 is provided at a position slightly below the path bottom surface of the upstream third guide path 203A so as to be inclined downward from the right side to the left side.

  In addition, a partition plate 250 as a variable portion that can change the number of game balls stored by the second storage plate 242 is located at an upper position slightly downstream of the substantially central position in the left-right direction of the second storage plate 242. It is slidable in the direction. The partition plate 250 is connected to the plunger 85A of the fifth solenoid 85 via the link member 253. When the fifth solenoid 85 is in the off state, the partition plate 250 protrudes into the third guide path 203A, and the second storage plate 242 A restriction position (see FIG. 8A) that restricts the game ball falling to the right side of the upper surface from flowing down to the left side, and retreats above the third guide path 203A when the fifth solenoid 85 is in the ON state. Then, the restriction is released, and the game ball that has dropped on the right side of the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 slides up and down between the release position (see FIG. 8B) that allows the game ball to flow down toward the left side. It is provided to be movable.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the second storage plate 242 is located at the storage position, the game ball that has flowed down the third guide path 203A falls onto the upper surface of the second storage plate 242. The flow is regulated and stored in the second storage unit 247. Here, when the game ball falls on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242, if the partition plate 250 is positioned at the restriction position, the game ball that has dropped on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 flows down toward the left side. Therefore, only one game ball is stored in a region on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 on the right side of the partition plate 250.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the game ball falls on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242, it falls on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 when the partition plate 250 is located at the release position. Since the game ball is allowed to flow down toward the left side, one game ball can be stored in a region on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 on the left side of the partition plate 250. In this case, since a region on the right side of the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 with respect to the partition plate 250 is vacant, one game ball can be stored in the right region. That is, a maximum of two game balls can be stored in the second storage unit 247 above the second storage plate 242, and storage stored in the second storage unit 247 by the operation of the partition plate 250. The number of balls can be changed to one or two.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a discharge port 255 is formed on the back wall upstream of the second reservoir 247 in the third guide path 203 </ b> A, and the discharge port 255 and the third guide path 203 </ b> A are discharged. The path 210 is in communication. The outlet 255 is provided so as to partially overlap the upper left part of the game ball stored on the right side (upstream side) of the second storage part 247 in front view, and the game is provided on the right side of the second storage part 247. When the ball is stored (when one or two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247), the subsequent game ball that has flowed down the third guide path 203A is stored in the second storage unit 247. The collision with the stored game ball prevents entry into the second storage unit 247 and is guided to the discharge path 210 via the discharge port 255 on the back side (FIG. 9A). )reference).

  As shown in FIG. 8B and FIG. 9B, when the second storage plate 242 moves from the storage position to the release position in a state where two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247, Two game balls fall to the branching part 241 all at once. Since a protrusion 241A is formed at a portion corresponding to a substantially central position in the left-right direction of the second storage plate 242 on the bottom surface of the branch portion 241, the partition plate on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 is formed by the protrusion 241A. The game balls stored on the left side from 250 are guided to the third guide path 203B, and the game balls stored on the right side of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 are guided to the third guide path 203C. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the second storage plate 242 moves from the storage position to the release position in a state where one game ball is stored in the second storage unit 247, the second storage plate When game balls are stored only on the right side of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of 242, the game balls are guided to the third guide path 203 </ b> C. Although not particularly illustrated, when a game ball is stored on the left side of the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 from the partition plate 250 (for example, after one game ball is stored in the second storage unit 247, the subsequent Is not guided to the second grand prize winning opening 702) is guided to the third guide route 203B.

  The game ball guided to the third guiding path 203B flows down to the left over the effect display device 5, and then falls downward at the upper left side of the effect display device 5. Next, after being guided to the back side at the upper left side of the effect display device 5 (see FIG. 5), it falls along the left side of the effect display device 5 and is rotated at the lower left side of the effect display device 5. It is guided toward the left side of 208. The game ball guided to the third guidance path 203C flows down to the right side over the effect display device 5, and then falls downward at the upper right side of the effect display device 5. Next, after being guided to the back side at the upper right side of the effect display device 5 (see FIG. 5), it falls along the right side of the effect display device 5, and the rotating body at the lower right side of the effect display device 5. It is guided toward the right side of 208.

  Thus, the left third guidance path 203B and the right third guidance path 203C are provided so as to bypass the side so as not to cross the front surface of the effect display device 5. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, since the protrusion 241A of the branching portion 241 is arranged slightly shifted to the left side from the rotation center of the rotating body 208, the right third guide path 203C is formed on the left third guide. The route length is slightly longer than the route 203B. Therefore, when two game balls stored in the second storage unit 247 fall on the branch unit 241 all at once, the time TA1 until the game ball flowing down the third guide path 203C reaches the rotating body 208 is This is longer than the time TA2 until the game ball flowing down the third guide path 203B reaches the rotating body 208 (TA1> TA2).

  Although the time difference between the time TA1 and the time TA2 is a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds to 1 second), this time difference can be arbitrarily changed. Further, in the present embodiment, by changing the path lengths of the third guide path 203B and the third guide path 203C, a time difference from the second reservoir 247 to the rotating body 208 is generated. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the third guide route 203B and the third guide route 203C have the same route length, a means for reducing the flow velocity of the game ball in any one of the routes For example, a time difference may be generated by providing (for example, reducing the inclination, forming a plurality of stepped portions, or generating frictional resistance). Further, in this embodiment, a time difference is reached between the third guide route 203B and the third guide route 203C until the second reservoir 247 reaches the rotating body 208, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be made to arrive at almost the same time without causing a time difference.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the support plate 209 has a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in plan view, and is provided obliquely at the lower position of the effect display device 5 so that the upper surface is gradually inclined downward toward the front side. ing. A rotation hole 260 through which the rotating body 208 is rotatably inserted is formed at a slightly rear side in the substantially center in the left-right direction. On the left and right sides of the rotation hole 260 in the support plate 209, concave guide grooves 261B and 261C having inclined bottom surfaces that are inclined downward from the left and right sides toward the rotation hole 260 are formed. The guide grooves 261 </ b> B and 261 </ b> C are opened on the side surface and the upper surface on the side of the rotation hole 260, so that a game ball can be supplied from the outside of the rotation body 208. A discharge port 262B (see FIG. 14A) of the third guide path 203B is disposed above the guide groove 261B, and a discharge port 262C of the third guide path 203C (see FIG. A)) is arranged.

  A cylindrical support cylinder 265 that rotatably supports the rotating body 208 is fixed at a position corresponding to the rotation hole 260 on the lower surface of the support plate 209. The rotating body 208 is fixed to a rotating shaft 90A of a rotating body motor 90 (see FIG. 15) fixed inside the support cylinder 265, and is rotated by the rotating body motor 90 in a predetermined direction (in this embodiment, a plan view counterclockwise). Around). The rotating shaft 90A is provided so as to be substantially orthogonal to the support plate 209 tilted forward.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 15, the rotator 208 includes a disk portion 270 having a circular shape in plan view, a plurality of standing wall portions 271 standing along the periphery of the disk portion 270, and one of the plurality of standing walls. A V winning ball holding portion 272 formed through the portion 271 in the vertical direction, and a plurality (five in this embodiment) of off-ball holding portions 273A to 273E formed between the standing wall portions 271; It has mainly. In FIG. 11B, for convenience of explanation in FIG. 21D described later, the off-sphere holding portions 273A to 273E are numbered 1 to 5, respectively.

  Further, in this embodiment, the rotary body 208 has one V winning ball holding portion 272, but may have a plurality of V winning ball holding portions. Further, the rotating body 208 has a plurality (five in this embodiment) of the off-sphere holding parts 273A to 273E, but the number of off-ball holding parts may be less than five or at least six.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 14, the disk portion 270 is formed to have a conical shape inclined downward from the rotation center corresponding to the rotation shaft 90A fixed to the lower surface toward the periphery, as will be described later. The game ball discharged from the discharge port 226 of the second guide path 202B is guided toward any of the peripheral V winning ball holding portion 272 and the off-ball holding portion 273A to 273E.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the V winning ball holding portion 272 is formed by a hole penetrating in the vertical direction and having a size capable of holding only one game ball, and the disc portion 270 side. Is opened, and the outer peripheral surface side is closed by a standing wall portion 271. That is, the game ball on the disk portion 270 can enter, but the game ball in the outer side, that is, in the guide grooves 261B and 261C cannot enter.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 14B, the off-ball holding portions 273A to 273E do not penetrate in the vertical direction and have the bottom wall 274, so that only one game ball cannot fall into the V winning opening 283. It is formed by a bottomed hole portion having a size that can be held, and the disk portion 270 and the outer peripheral surface side are open. That is, both the game ball on the inner disk portion 270 and the game ball on the outer side, that is, the guide grooves 261B and 261C can enter from the side. The upper surface of the bottom wall 274 is formed so as to be inclined slightly downward from the rotating shaft 90A side toward the peripheral side.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 15, the support cylinder 265 is closed by the upper plate 280 at a position slightly below the upper surface opening, and the lower surface is closed by the lower plate 281. An insertion hole 282 for inserting the rotation shaft 90A is formed at the center position of the upper plate 280, and a game ball held by the V winning ball holding portion 272 can enter the upper side of the inclination of the insertion hole 282. A V winning opening 283 is formed. A V winning ball guiding path 284 extends downward from the V winning opening 283, and the game balls flowing down the V winning ball guiding path 284 are discharged from a discharge opening 285 formed in the lower plate 281. After being guided to the back side of the game board 2 via a route (not shown), it is discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, a third count switch 24 </ b> B that detects a game ball that has entered the V winning opening 283 is provided in the vicinity of the V winning opening 283 in the V winning ball guiding path 284.

  A notch for allowing the game balls of the guide grooves 261B and 261C to enter any of the off-ball holding portions 273A to 273E of the rotating body 208 at positions corresponding to the guide grooves 261B and 261C in the upper part of the peripheral wall of the support cylinder 265. 286B and 286C are formed. In addition, a discharge port 287 for discharging the game balls held by the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E from the rotating body 208 is formed at a position near the front side of the notch 286B.

  A ball slip guide path 288 extends downward from the discharge port 287, and the game ball flowing down the ball slip guide path 288 joins the V winning ball guide route 284 and then discharges from the discharge port 285. Then, after being guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a route (not shown), it is discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, a fourth count switch 24 </ b> C for detecting a game ball discharged from the discharge port 287 is provided in the vicinity of the discharge port 287 in the off-ball guide path 288. The upstream portion of the off-ball guide path 288 is formed so as to protrude outward from the peripheral wall of the support cylinder 265.

  The discharge port 287 includes a closed position where the discharge port 287 is closed by a seventh solenoid 87 provided below the upper plate 280 inside the support cylinder 265 (see FIG. 15A), and an open state where the discharge port 287 is opened. The position can be opened and closed by an opening / closing plate 289 provided so as to be movable up and down (see FIG. 15B).

  As shown in FIG. 15, the upper surfaces of the bottom walls 274 of the off-sphere holding portions 273A to 273E are formed so as to be inclined slightly downward from the rotating shaft 90A side toward the peripheral side, so that the guide grooves 261B and 261C are formed. When the game ball that has entered and held the ball passes through the discharge port 287 formed on the lower side of the rotation axis 90A, if the discharge port 287 is closed by the open / close plate 289, the game ball contacts the open / close plate 289. When the discharge is restricted, it stays in the rotating body 208 (see FIG. 15A), and if the discharge port 287 is open, it is discharged from the discharge port 287 by natural flow (see FIG. 15). 15 (B)).

  Further, the bottom wall 274 of the off-ball holding portions 273A to 273E closes the V winning port 283 when passing through the V winning port 283 due to the rotation of the rotating body 208, and thus the bottom wall 274 of the off-ball holding portions 273A to 273E. The game ball held above does not enter the V winning opening 283. On the other hand, the game ball held by the V winning ball holding unit 272 is restricted from dropping by the upper plate 280 and rolls on the upper surface of the upper plate 280 until the V winning ball holding unit 272 reaches the V winning port 283. When the V winning ball holding unit 272 passes through the V winning port 283 due to the rotation of the rotating body 208, the game ball held in the V winning ball holding unit 272 falls to the V winning port 283.

  Further, although the rotating shaft 90A of the rotating body 208 is tilted forward, the disk portion 270 is positioned higher than the lower part of the game balls held by the V winning ball holding portion 272 and the off-ball holding portions 273A to 273E. In other words, since stepped portions are formed between the disk portion 270 and the V winning ball holding portion 272 and the off-ball holding portions 273A to 273E, the V winning ball holding portion 272 and the off-ball holding portions 273A to 273E are formed. , The game balls held by the V winning ball holding part 272 and the off-ball holding parts 273A to 273E hardly flow out to the disk part 270 when passing through the upper side of the rotation axis 90A.

  Next, the situation of the second special variable winning ball device 7B in the small hit gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 16A to 16E are explanatory views showing a situation in which game balls are stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit from the start of the small hit gaming state. FIG. 17A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a situation in which the passage unit moves, and FIG. 17B is a diagram illustrating a situation in which the storage of game balls in the second storage unit is released. 18A to 18D show an example 1 in which the game ball is held in the off-ball holding unit, and FIGS. 18E to 11H show the state in which the game ball is held at the off-ball holding unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example 2 shown. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a situation in which the storage of the game balls in the first storage unit is released. 20A to 20D are explanatory views showing the flow of the V winning prizes, FIGS. 20E to 20G are explanatory views showing the flow of disengagement, and FIG. 20H is a game held in the off-ball holding portion. It is explanatory drawing which shows the condition where a ball | bowl is discharged | emitted. 21A to 21C are explanatory diagrams showing the V winning percentage, and FIG. 21D is a table showing the pattern in which the game balls are held in the off-ball holding section and the V winning percentage.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (A), when the CPU 103 changes the second big prize opening door 701 from the closed state to the open state based on the control to the small hit gaming state, the game ball becomes the second big winning prize. It becomes possible to win a prize in the mouth 702. When the small hit game state is controlled, the first storage plate 222 and the second storage plate 242 are in the storage position, the partition plate 250 is in the restriction position, and the movable path unit 230 is in the passage non-formation position. The rotating body 208 is always rotated counterclockwise in plan view at a predetermined speed from the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, regardless of whether or not the small hit gaming state is controlled. Yes.

  In this embodiment, when the small hit game state is controlled, the first storage plate 222 and the second storage plate 242 are located at the storage position, the partition plate 250 is located at the restriction position, and the movable path unit 230 is Although it is located in the passage non-forming position and the rotating body 208 is always rotating at a predetermined speed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first storage is performed when controlled to the small hit gaming state. If the plate 222 and the second storage plate 242 are located at the storage position, the partition plate 250 is located at the restriction position, and the movable path unit 230 is located at the passage non-formation position, before the small hit gaming state is controlled. The first storage plate 222, the second storage plate 242, the partition plate 250, and the movable path unit 230 may not be at the above positions. Further, the rotating body 208 may start rotating based on being controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 702 flows down the first guide path 201 and is detected by the third count switch 24B. As shown in FIG. 16B, the first game ball P1 that has entered the second grand prize opening 702 is guided to the second guide path 202A, and the flow is restricted by the first storage plate 222. It is stored in the first storage unit 227.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 16C, the second game ball P2 that has entered the second grand prize opening 702 is transferred to the second guide route 202A by the game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227. When the entry is inhibited, the third guidance route 203A is guided. Here, when the partition plate 250 is in the restriction position, the game ball P2 guided to the third guide path 203A is stored on the right side of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242. As shown in FIG. 16D, when the partition plate 250 is in the release position, the game ball P2 guided to the third guide path 203A is stored on the left side of the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 from the partition plate 250. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 16E, when only the second game ball P2 is stored in the second storage unit 247, the third game ball P3 and the fourth and subsequent game balls are discharged from the discharge port 255. It is guided to the discharge path 210. When the second game ball P2 and the third game ball P3 are stored in the second storage unit 247, the fourth game ball is guided to the discharge path 210 from the discharge port 255.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17A, the CPU 103 changes the second grand prize opening door 701 from the open state to the closed state, and then the passage motor 91 does not form a passage on the right side of the effect display device 5. The movable path unit 230 located at the position moves to the passage formation position. As a result, the second guide route 202A and the second guide route 202B communicate with each other to form one second guide route 202A, 202B. As described above, since the second guide path 202B is moved to form one second guide path, it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness. In FIG. 17, the display content displayed on the effect display device 5 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, after moving the movable path unit 230 to the path formation position, the CPU 103 moves the second storage plate 242 from the storage position to the release position by the sixth solenoid 86. Thereby, the two game balls P2 and P3 stored in the second storage unit 247 enter the third guide paths 203B and 203C, and flow down the respective paths. Then, the game ball P2 flows down the third guide path 203B and is discharged to the guide groove 261B, and the game ball P3 flows down the third guide path 203B and is discharged to the guide groove 261C.

  Next, an example of a situation in which the game balls P2 and P3 discharged to the guide grooves 261B and 261C are held by the off-ball holding portions 273A to 273E will be described based on FIG.

  For example, in Example 1, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the game ball P2 is discharged into the guide groove 261B, if the standing wall portion 271 reaches the position corresponding to the guide groove 261B, the game ball P2 Is held in the guide groove 261B. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the shifted ball holding portion 273E reaches the position corresponding to the guide groove 261B, the game ball P2 held in the guide groove 261B flows down by the inclined bottom surface and shifts. It is held by the sphere holder 273E.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18 (C), the game ball P3 is discharged into the guide groove 261C, and if the standing wall 271 reaches the position corresponding to the guide groove 261C at this time, the game ball P3 is guided into the guide groove 261C. Retained. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 18D, when the shifted ball holding portion 273A reaches the position corresponding to the guide groove 261C, the game ball P3 held in the guide groove 261C flows down by the inclined bottom surface and shifts. It is held by the sphere holder 273A. In this case, two game balls P2 and P3 are held by the off-ball holding portions 273A and 273E on both sides of the V winning ball holding portion 272.

  In Example 2, as shown in FIG. 18E, when the game ball P2 is discharged into the guide groove 261B, if the standing wall portion 271 reaches the position corresponding to the guide groove 261B, the game ball P2 is guided. It is held in the groove 261B. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 18 (F), when the shifted ball holding portion 273C reaches the position corresponding to the guide groove 261B, the game ball P2 held in the guide groove 261B flows down by the inclined bottom surface and shifts. It is held by the sphere holder 273C.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18 (G), the game ball P3 is discharged into the guide groove 261C, and if the standing wall 271 reaches the position corresponding to the guide groove 261C at this time, the game ball P3 is guided into the guide groove 261C. Retained. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 18 (H), when the slip ball holding portion 273A reaches the position corresponding to the guide groove 261C, the game ball P3 held in the guide groove 261C flows down by the inclined bottom surface and slips. It is held by the sphere holder 273A. In this case, two game balls P2 and P3 are held by the off-ball holding unit 273A on one side of the V winning ball holding unit 272 and the off-ball holding unit 273B by skipping the off-ball holding unit 273B.

  As described above, the period (time lag) from when the game ball P2 is discharged to the guide groove 261B to when the game ball P3 is discharged to the guide groove 261C is always the same, but the game ball is inserted into the guide grooves 261B and 261C. Since it is not known which of the displaced ball holding portions 273A to 273E reaches the position corresponding to the guide grooves 261B and 261C when discharged, the broken ball holding portions 273A to 273E shown in Examples 1 and 2 of FIG. The game balls P2 and P3 are not always held in the same off-ball holding portion. In addition, although detailed explanation about the case where only the game ball P2 is stored in the second storage unit 247 is omitted, it is held in any one of the slipping ball holding units 273A to 273E according to the discharged timing. (See FIG. 21D).

  Next, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the storage of the game balls P2 and P3 in the second storage unit 247 is released, the CPU 103 stores the first storage plate 222 by the fourth solenoid 84 as shown in FIG. To the release position. Thereby, one game ball P1 stored in the 1st storage part 227 flows down 2nd guidance route 202A, 202B. Then, the game ball P <b> 1 that has flowed down the second guide paths 202 </ b> A and 202 </ b> B is discharged to the upper surface of the disk portion 270 of the rotating body 208.

  Next, an example of a situation in which the game ball P1 discharged to the upper surface of the disk part 270 of the rotating body 208 is held in the V winning ball holding part 272 or the off-ball holding parts 273A to 273E will be described based on FIG. .

  First, the flow of the V winning a prize will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 20A, the game ball P1 that has dropped to the upper tilt side from the rotation shaft 90A on the upper surface of the disk portion 270 is directed to the lower tilt side. Flow down. Then, when the game ball P1 reaches the lowermost peripheral inclined portion of the disk portion 270, for example, when the slipping ball holding portion 273A moves as shown in FIG. 20B, the game is moved to the slipping ball holding portion 273A. By holding the ball P3, the game ball P1 is prevented from entering the off-ball holding unit 273A by the game ball P3 and is guided to the side of the game ball P3.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the game ball P1 guided to the side of the game ball P3 stays at the lowermost peripheral slope portion of the disk portion 270 by the inner surface of the rotating standing wall portion 271. When the winning ball holding unit 272 reaches the lowermost part of the peripheral slope, the V winning ball holding unit 272 is entered. At this time, the game ball P <b> 1 is held on the V winning ball holding unit 272 by being placed on the upper surface of the upper plate 280. Then, as shown in FIG. 20D, when the V winning ball holding portion 272 rotates and reaches a position corresponding to the V winning port 283, the game ball P1 enters the V winning port 283, and the third count switch A V winning is generated by detection by 24B.

  20B illustrates the form in which the shifted ball holding portion 273A has moved when the game ball P1 reaches the lowermost peripheral slope portion of the disc portion 270. For example, the game ball P1 is a disc portion. When the standing wall portion 271 on the rotational direction side (the slipping ball holding portion 273B side) reaches the falling ball holding portion 273A when reaching the lowest inclined portion of the peripheral edge of 270, the disk portion is formed by the inner side surface of the standing wall portion 271. It stays at the lowermost part of the peripheral slope of 270. Next, when the missed ball holding portion 273A passes through the lowermost part of the peripheral slope, the staying game ball P1 gets over the game ball P3 held by the missed ball holding portion 273A and stands on the V winning ball holding portion 272 side. Move to section 271. Accordingly, even in such a case, the V winning ball holding unit 272 is finally held.

  Next, the flow of slipping will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), the game ball P1 that has fallen to the upper tilt side from the rotating shaft 90A on the upper surface of the disk portion 270 flows down toward the lower tilt side. To do. Then, when the game ball P1 reaches the lowermost peripheral slope portion of the disk portion 270, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), the off-ball holding portion 273C that does not hold the game balls P2 and P3 moves. In this case, the game ball P1 is allowed to enter the off-ball holding portion 273C and is held. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20 (G), the game balls P1 to P3 are all held by the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E, and therefore no V winning is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (H), the game balls P2 and P3 held by the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E are opened and closed after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the small hit game state control. When 289 is driven and the discharge port 285 is opened, the ball is guided to the off-ball guide path 288.

  In this way, even when any of the off-ball holding portions 273A to 273E moves when the game ball P1 that has fallen on the upper surface of the disk portion 270 reaches the lowest inclined portion of the peripheral edge of the disk portion 270, the game ball When P2 and P3 are held, the entry is inhibited by the game balls P2 and P3 held by the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E. In addition, when the standing wall portion 271 has moved, the game ball P1 stays at the lowest part of the peripheral slope by the standing wall portion 271. Then, if the V winning ball holding portion 272 moves to the lowest peripheral slope, it is held by the V winning ball holding portion 272, and if any of the off ball holding portions 273A to 273E moves, It is held in any one of the off-sphere holding portions 273A to 273E.

  That is, even when the V winning ball holding portion 272 does not move when the game ball P1 that has fallen on the upper surface of the disc portion 270 reaches the lowest inclined portion of the peripheral edge of the disc portion 270, the missed ball holding portions 273A to 273E. If the game balls P2 and P3 are held or the standing wall portion 271 moves, the game ball P1 is moved either by the V winning ball holding portion 272 or the off ball holding portions 273A to 273E. Until it stays at the lowermost part of the peripheral slope of the disk part 270.

  Therefore, the probability (V winning rate) that the game ball P1 dropped on the upper surface of the disk part 270 is held by the V winning ball holding part 272 and the V winning is generated (V winning rate) is shown in FIGS. It becomes like this. Specifically, the period during which the game ball P1 can enter the V winning ball holding unit 272 is not only the period during which the V winning ball holding unit 272 passes through the lowermost part of the peripheral slope (passing point S). The region including the standing wall portion 271 on the rotation direction side (the off-ball holding portion 273A side) in the V winning ball holding portion 272 (the hatched area in FIGS. 21A, 21B, and 21C) passes through the passing point S. It is a period to do.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), when a game ball is not held in any of the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E, the V winning percentage is about 16.7%. Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, when one game ball P2 (P3) is held by the off-ball holding portion 273A adjacent to the rotation direction side of the V winning ball holding portion 272, the V winning percentage is Is about 33.3%. In addition, as shown in FIG. 21C, the game balls P2 and P3 are held by the adjacent off-ball holding unit 273A on the rotation direction side in the V winning ball holding unit 272 and the adjacent off-ball holding unit 273B. The V winning percentage is about 50%.

  As described above, when the game balls P2 and P3 are continuously held by the off-ball holding units 273A and 273B on the rotation direction side in the V winning ball holding unit 272, they are held by the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E. Because the balls P2 and P3 and the plurality of standing wall portions 271 form a continuous standing wall portion for retaining the game ball P1 in the disk portion 270, the period during which the hatched region passes through the passing point S becomes longer. The V winning rate will also increase. In the table shown in FIG. 20D, the off-ball holding portions 273B to 273E are a combination in which 0 game balls are held, a combination in which one game ball is held, and two game balls are held. Combinations and V winning percentages in each combination are shown.

  As shown in the table of FIG. 20D, when the game balls P2 and P3 are continuously held by the off-ball holding portions 273E and 273D opposite to the rotation direction of the V winning ball holding portion 272, In the case where the game ball P2 (P3) is not held by the off-ball holding unit 273A adjacent to the winning ball holding unit 272, the game ball P1 is held by the game ball held by the off-ball holding units 273B to 273E. Since the entry to the parts 273B to 273E is hindered and stayed, the V winning ball holding part 272 is not entered, so the V winning rate does not increase.

  Further, even when one game ball is held in any of the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E, the V winning percentage when held on the off-ball holding unit 273A is about 33.3% in the middle. Even if two game balls are held in any two of the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E, the V winning percentage is about 16.7% which is the lowest depending on the combination. Moreover, even when two game balls are continuously held by the adjacent off-ball holding units 273A to 273E among the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E, the V winning ball holding unit 272 straddles the off-ball holding unit 273A. Or continuously held by the off-ball holding portions 273E and 273D on the opposite side of the rotation direction of the V winning ball holding portion 272, the V winning percentage is about 16.7% which is the lowest. Become.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display unit 20 displays a variation display of the normal symbol, such as that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 6A provided in the gaming area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for the normal symbol is established, the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, for example, the end of the previous regular diagram variation display, is established. The usual display of fluctuation on the display 20 is started.

  In this normal variation display, after the normal symbol variation is started, when a predetermined time which is the normal variation time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol which is the normal symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “out of normal”. Become. In response to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal figure”, the start winning opening door (not shown) constituting the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened, and when the predetermined time elapses, the starting winning opening The door is closed.

  After the special figure starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a special ball starting ball formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the start opening switch 22 shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact that the special figure start condition is satisfied due to the fact that the variable display is not executed or the game state is not a big hit gaming state, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 4 is started.

  In the special symbol variation display by the special symbol display 4, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the fixed special symbol (variation) Display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. In this embodiment, only the “big hit” and “small hit” are provided as the special symbol fluctuation display results. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol fluctuation display is performed. As a result, “out of” may be provided which is different from “big hit” or “small hit”.

  After the variation display result in the variation display of the special figure becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also called “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. The After the variation display result in the variation display of the special figure becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating the numbers “2” and “4” is a small hit symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol and becomes the “big hit” as the specific display result, the first special winning ball gate device 7A of the first special variable winning ball device 7A in the jackpot gaming state. However, the first big prize opening is opened in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 8) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 7A the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  The round that is the opening cycle of the first grand prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or “16”). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round is terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won the first big prize opening). Also good.

  In addition, after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the specific display result in the special symbol variable display and becomes the “small hit” as the specific display result, in the small hit gaming state, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B In the period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 8) of winning balls are generated, the second major prize opening door 701 opens the second major prize opening 702. Leave open. As a result, the second special variable winning ball device 7B is in a first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, in the small hit gaming state, the second grand prize opening door 701 is set to be opened once until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses. The present invention is not limited, and the second big prize opening door 701 may be opened a plurality of times in the small hit gaming state.

  In the small hit gaming state, when a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 702 passes through the third count switch 24B provided in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, the third count switch 24B of the game ball It becomes a “big hit” based on passing (V winning big hit). That is, the CPU 103 controls the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on detecting the passing of the gaming ball through the third count switch 24B. On the other hand, when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 702 in the small hit gaming state passes through the fourth count switch 24C provided in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, it is not a “hit”. In other words, the CPU 103 does not control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on detecting the passing of the gaming ball through the fourth count switch 24C.

  Then, when the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state based on the passage of the third count switch 24B, the first special prize winning ball door of the first special variable winning ball device 7A has a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds). The first big prize opening is opened in a period until the elapse of time or a predetermined number (e.g., 8) of prizes. Thereby, the round game which makes the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 7A the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed. In this embodiment, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the passing of the game ball through the third count switch 24B, the first special variable winning ball device 7A is controlled to the first state (open state). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second special variable winning ball device 7B may be controlled to the first state (open state).

  The round game, which is the opening cycle of the first grand prize opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, “16”, etc.). Note that even before the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the round game may be ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won the first big prize opening). Good.

  After the end of the big hit gaming state in the present embodiment, it is controlled to the short time state in which the time shortening control (short time control) is performed within a predetermined variation number range (for example, 2 times or 5 times). By performing the time reduction control, the fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) in the special figure fluctuation display is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. Time-shortening control is performed when a special number of fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 or 5 times) after the big hit gaming state is completed, the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, What is necessary is just to complete | finish, when any conditions among the game balls passing the 3rd count switch 24B are satisfied previously.

  When time reduction control is performed, control for shortening the variation time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol variation display by the special symbol display 4 as compared to the normal state, or the regular symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 20 Control that makes the change time (normal map change time) shorter than in the normal state, and the probability that the change display result of the change display of each time in the normal map will be “per normal map” is improved than in the normal state The control for making the opening time for opening the start prize opening door in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”, the control for making the opening time longer than in the normal state, Control that is more advantageous to the player is performed by making it easier for the game ball to pass (entry) through the start winning opening and increase the possibility that the special figure start condition is satisfied, such as control that is increased compared to the normal state. Thus, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the start winning opening with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls (including all) may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the start winning opening is more frequently opened than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the special figure starting condition for executing the special figure game using the special figure in the special symbol display 4 is easily established, and the fluctuation display of the special figure can be executed frequently. The time until the display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed. The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is a sub-side control mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a normal game or a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information to the board as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to the hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 controls turning on / off of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the special symbol display 4 to control the fluctuation display of the special symbol, and turns on / off the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function of controlling the variation display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variation display of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by performing extinction / coloring control or the like.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the first solenoid 81 to the seventh solenoid 87 is mounted.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect LED 9, and the like. An LED control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like is included.

  FIG. 22A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 22A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 22 (A), the command 8000H is a common figure change start command for designating the start of change in the normal figure game using the normal figure on the normal symbol display 20. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a variable manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the normal symbol change display in the normal game. This is a general pattern variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the normal pattern change pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the designated fluctuation pattern.

  The command 82XXH is an ordinary diagram variation display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variation display result such as a normal symbol or an effect symbol. In the usual figure change display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 22B, the result of determining whether the change display result of the normal symbol or the production symbol is “out” or “win (per common figure)”. Different EXT data is set according to (predetermined result).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the command 8200H is a first variation display indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variation display result of the normal symbol or the effect symbol is “out”. This is a result specification command. The command 8201H is a first variation display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variation display result of the normal symbol or the effect symbol is “winning (per ordinary drawing)”.

  The command 8300H is a special figure change start command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the special figure in the special symbol display 4. The command 84XXH is a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a fluctuation pattern (variation time) corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation display in the special figure game. Here, in the special figure variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 85XXH is a special figure fluctuation display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a special symbol fluctuation display result. In the special figure fluctuation display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 22C, whether the fluctuation display result of the special symbol is “out of”, “big hit”, “small hit”, or special figure fluctuation. Depending on the big hit type when the display result is “big hit” and the decision result (big hit type decision result) as to which of multiple types the big hit type when the special figure fluctuation display result is “small hit” Thus, different EXT data is set.

  In the special figure fluctuation display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (C), the command 8500H indicates that the special symbol fluctuation display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit A”. This is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the decision result and the small hit type decision result. The command 8501H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the predetermined determination result and the small hit type determination result that the special symbol variable display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit B”. . The command 8502H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable special symbol change display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which time reduction control is not performed (low base state, normal state), and the command 9501H is a gaming state in which time reduction control is performed (high base state) , The second gaming state designation command corresponding to the short time state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the normal figure fluctuation display result designation command and the special figure fluctuation display result designation command, the predetermined decision result, the small hit type decision result, Different EXT data may be set according to the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the advance determination result, the small hit type determination result, the big hit type determination result, and the set EXT data is set to the normal figure change display result designation command or the special figure change. You may make it differ from the correspondence in a display result designation | designated command. In the notification command for opening the big winning opening or the notification command after opening the big winning opening, the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state (for example, “1” to “16”) or the number of opening in the small winning game state (for example, “1”). Corresponding to, different EXT data is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the passing gate 6A is detected by the gate switch 21, and a normal diagram starting condition for executing a general game using the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 This is a gate passage designation command for notifying that the above has been established. The command B101H is a special symbol on the special symbol display 4 based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the start opening switch 22 and the start winning is generated. This is a start opening prize notification command for notifying that a special figure start condition for executing a special figure game using the is established.

  The command C1XXH is a general-purpose reserved memory number notification command for notifying the general-purpose reserved memory number in order to display the general-purpose reserved memory number in a reserved memory display area 5D or the like. For example, when the gate passing designation command is transmitted on the basis of the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) and passed the passing gate 6A and the general chart starting condition is satisfied, It is transmitted to the effect control board 12. In addition, the usual-pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in response to the start of the usual-pending game when the start condition is satisfied (when the pending storage number decreases). Good.

  The command D100 is a V winning notification designation command for notifying that the V winning has occurred, that is, that the third count switch 24B is turned on because the game ball has passed the third count switch 24B.

  The command E1XX is a second big prize opening opening pattern notification command for notifying the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 702.

  The command F101 is a second big prize opening prize notification command for notifying the winning of a game ball to the second big prize opening 702.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like. A random access memory (RAM) 102 that provides a work area for game control, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program and performs control operations, and a random number value independent of the CPU 103 And a random number circuit 104 for updating numerical data indicating the I / O (input / output port) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 23, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random value MR1 for determining the normal diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the normal variation pattern, and for determining the special diagram display result. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3, the random value MR4 for determining the hit (big hit and small hit) type, the random value MR5 for determining the special figure variation pattern, and the random value MR6 for determining the second big prize opening opening pattern , Controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. These random number values MR1 to MR6 may be counted by updating by software using a different random counter in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  FIG. 24A shows a common pattern fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “out of”, it corresponds to each of the case where the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, and Corresponding to the case where the normal symbol variation display result is “winning”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result of the normal symbol is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach deviation variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “out of” and the variation display mode of the production symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach off variation pattern”). The Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the deviation fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “out of”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “hit” is referred to as a hit fluctuation pattern.

  The hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern and super reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and normal reach α, normal reach β,. , A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns and a plurality of super reach fluctuation patterns may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, the normal time fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is executed in this embodiment is set shorter than the super reach change pattern in which the super reach reach effect is executed. Has been.

  In the present embodiment, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern are set so that the hit expectation degree in which the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “hit” in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach. In, the longer the variation time, the higher the expectation per hit.

  FIG. 24B shows a special figure fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variation display result of the special symbol is “big hit” and “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the special symbol variation display result is “big hit” is called a big hit variation pattern, and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the special symbol variation display result is “small hit” is This is called the small hit variation pattern. In the present embodiment, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, only one type of big hit fluctuation pattern and small hit fluctuation pattern is provided as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is not limited to this. As the variation pattern, a plurality of big hit variation patterns and small hit variation patterns may be provided.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and uses the RAM 102 as a work area, thereby executing various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIG. 25 and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and determinations. The ROM 101 also has table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a common figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 25A, a special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 25B, a jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. In addition to the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 26 (B), the hit normal variation pattern determination table (not shown), the off-normal variation variation determination table (not shown), the big hit special variation variation determination table (not shown). , A small hit special figure variation pattern determination table (not shown) and the like are included.

  FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram showing a general-purpose display result determination table. The normal map display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. The normal map display result determination table determines that the winning determination value is different from the case where the gaming state is a normal state (low base state) and the gaming state is a short time state (high base state). Value is set.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (A), when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state), the normal figure fluctuation display result is a win at a rate of about 2% (about 1/50), and about 98% ( Determination values are assigned so as to be shifted at a ratio of about 49/50). In addition, when the game body is in a short time state (high base state), the normal fluctuation display result is won at a rate of about 98% (about 49/50), and a rate of about 2% (about 1/50) The determination values are assigned so as to be out of order.

  That is, when the value of MR1 coincides with any hit determination value corresponding to the hit shown in FIG. 25A, the CPU 103 determines that the normal symbol is hit (per normal figure). If MR1 matches any hit determination value corresponding to the deviation shown in FIG. 25A, it is determined that the normal symbol is a deviation. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 25A indicates the probability (ratio) of winning and the probability (ratio) of falling. Further, determining whether or not to win is to determine whether or not to open the start winning opening door by the first solenoid 81 for the starting winning opening door, but the normal symbol display 20 It is also to determine whether or not to make the stop symbol at the hit symbol. In addition, determining whether or not to make a decision also means deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 become a removal symbol.

  FIG. 25B is an explanatory diagram showing a special figure display result determination table. The special figure display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with MR3 is set. In the special figure display result determination table, a determination value for setting the special figure fluctuation display result as a big hit and a determination value for setting a small hit are set.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (B), in the special figure display result determination table, the determination value is set so that the special figure fluctuation display result is always determined from the big hit and the small hit regardless of the gaming state. Has been. Specifically, in the special figure display result determination table, the special figure fluctuation display result is determined to be a big hit at a ratio (probability) of about 1/320, and a small hit at a ratio (probability) of about 319/320. A value has been assigned.

  That is, when the value of MR3 coincides with any hit determination value corresponding to the big hit shown in FIG. 25B, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit A or big hit B). Further, when MR3 matches one of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIG. 25B, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit (small hit A or small hit B). Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 25B indicates the probability (ratio) of being a big hit and the probability (ratio) of being a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to control to the jackpot gaming state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display 4 a jackpot symbol. It is also a thing. Further, deciding whether or not to make a small hit means deciding whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state, but whether to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display 4 to be a small hit symbol or not. It also means to decide.

  FIG. 26A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The big hit type determination table is referenced to determine the big hit type as the big hit C based on the random number (MR4) for the hit type determination when it is determined that the special figure variation display result is the big hit symbol. It is a table to be. That is, the big hit that occurs when the special symbol variation display is performed is only the big hit C among the three types of big hit types from the big hit A to the big hit C, but the present invention is not limited to this. A jackpot type different from the jackpot C (for example, jackpot D, jackpot E) may be further provided, and the jackpot type may be determined from the plurality of jackpot types.

  FIG. 26B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the special figure variation display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is determined based on the random number for determining the hit type (MR4). It is a table referred to in order to determine hit B. In the small hit type determination table in the present embodiment, out of the range 0 to 299 that can be taken by the random number for determining the hit type (MR4), 0 to 149 is small hit A, and 150 to 299 is small hit B. Assigned to. That is, when it is determined that the small hit is determined as the special figure variation display result, the small hit A and the small hit B are determined at a ratio of 50% as the small hit type.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 (B) and 26 (C), both the small hit A and the small hit B have the same number of times of the second big winning opening 702 in the small hit gaming state, In the embodiment, it is a small hit type to be released once for 5 seconds), but when the game ball passes the third count switch 24B during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, a V winning big hit has occurred. In this case, a big hit game with a big hit type of big hit A is executed, and when the game ball passes the third count switch 24B during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, a V winning big hit occurs. In this case, a big hit game with a big hit type B is executed. That is, the big hit A and big hit B are not big hit types determined by the random value MR4 for hit type determination extracted at the time of starting winning, but the game balls during the small hit games of either the small hit A or the small hit B Is a big hit type determined by whether or not it has passed through the third count switch 24B.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 26 (D). In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A, the jackpot B, in which the time reduction control is executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, Big hit C is set.

  Of these jackpots A to C, the jackpot A is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) in which the first jackpot is changed to the second state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the big hit game state of the big hit A ends, if the time-short control is not performed in the gaming state when the big hit that triggers the occurrence of the big hit A, the two special figure games are finished. Time-short control is executed until a big hit (V winning big hit or a big win of the special figure fluctuation display result) is generated based on two special drawing games, and a small hit that triggers the occurrence of the big hit A has occurred. If the short-time control is performed in the gaming state at the time, the big hit (V winning big hit or the big win of the special figure variation display result) will be made until the end of the five special figure games or based on the five special figure games. Time-saving control is executed until it occurs.

  The big hit B is a big hit that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) in which the first big prize opening is changed to the second state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the big hit game state of the big hit B is finished, regardless of whether or not the short-time control is performed in the gaming state when the small hit that triggers the occurrence of the big hit B occurs, Time-shortening control is executed until the game ends or until a big win (a big win of V winning prize winning or special figure variation display result) is generated based on five special figure games.

  The big hit C is a big hit that is repeatedly executed 16 times (so-called 16 rounds) in which the first big winning opening is changed to the second state advantageous to the player. Further, after the big hit game state of the big hit C is ended, until the special game of five times is ended, or 5 regardless of whether or not the time reduction control is performed in the game state before being controlled by the big hit C, or 5 Time-shortening control is executed until a big hit (a big win of V winning prize winning or a special figure fluctuation display result) is generated based on the special figure game of the first time.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the big win occurs due to the V prize or the change display of the special symbol when the time reduction control is performed, the rate is higher than when the big hit occurs when the time reduction control is not performed. Then, the time-shortening control is executed until five special figure games are finished after the big hit game ends, or until a big hit (V winning big hit or a special figure variation display result big hit) is generated based on the five special figure games. At the same time, when the short-time control is not being performed, two special figure games are completed after the big hit game is completed, or two times at a lower rate than when a big win is generated due to the V prize or the change display of the special symbol. The time-shortening control is executed until a big hit (a big win of V winning prize winning or a special figure variation display result) is generated based on the special figure game.

  It should be noted that in the short time state, the probability of “per normal” increases, so that the start winning opening door is opened more frequently than in the normal state, and it becomes easier for the game ball to win the start winning opening. And it becomes easy to generate a small hit as a variation display result of the special symbol. In addition, when the time-short control is executed until the end of the big hit game, or when the short-time control is executed until the big hit is generated based on the five special figure games after the end of the big hit game, Rather than the case where the time-saving control is executed until the game ends or until the big hit is generated based on the two special drawing games, the big win is obtained as a result of the V winning based on the small win and the special figure variation display result. Since the opportunity to generate | occur | produce increases, it becomes easy to generate | occur | produce a new jackpot while time-shortening control is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a big hit occurs, a big hit occurs until the end of the special hit game 2 or 5 times after the big hit game ends or based on the special game 2 or 5 times. The mode in which the time-shortening control is executed is illustrated (a mode in which the number of special-purpose games in which the time-shortening control is executed after the end of the big hit game is a maximum of 2 times or a maximum of 5 times). The number of special-purpose games for which time-shortening control is executed after the end of the big hit game may be other than the maximum 2 times or the maximum number of 5 times. It may be provided.

  The ROM 101 also stores a general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a normal-color fluctuation pattern based on the random number MR2 for determining a normal-color fluctuation pattern. In response to this, one of the above-described multiple types of common map variation patterns is determined.

  Specifically, the common figure fluctuation pattern judgment table includes a common figure fluctuation pattern judgment table used when it is determined in advance that the normal figure fluctuation display result will be “winning”, and a common figure fluctuation display. An out-of-use normal pattern variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the result should be “out” is prepared in advance.

  The winning common figure variation pattern determination table is used when the normal figure variation pattern determination table A is used in the normal state (low base state) and the short time state (high base state). A winning common pattern variation pattern determination table B is prepared in advance.

  In the hitting common figure fluctuation pattern determination table A, the normal figure big change pattern (PB1-1) and the super reach big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) are determined for the common figure fluctuation pattern. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value in a range that the random value MR2 can take (see FIG. 24A). In the winning common pattern fluctuation pattern determination table B, the random value MR2 for determining the normal fluctuation pattern for the shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) corresponding to the short-time control can be taken. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value.

  In addition, in the off-use normal fluctuation pattern determination table, the off-normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less, and when the reserved memory number is 2 to 4 An out-of-use normal variation pattern determination table B to be used and an out-of-use normal variation pattern determination table C to be used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed are prepared in advance. .

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the game state is the normal state and the normal variation display result is a hit, there is no shortening than the variation pattern per normal reach without shortening (PB1-1). Since the fluctuation pattern per super-reach is longer in the usual figure, the player can expect that the usual figure fluctuation display result will be a hit due to the longer fluctuation time in the usual figure. On the other hand, when the game fluctuation state is the short-time state and the normal figure fluctuation display result is a win, the fluctuation with the reduction is shorter than the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) per normal reach without the reduction. Since only the pattern (PB1-3) is executed, the normal winning occurs in a shorter time than when the gaming state is the normal state, and the opening of the start winning opening door is frequently executed. It is like that.

  In the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, the normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-2). On the other hand, a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random value MR2 for determining the normal variation pattern. Further, in the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach shift fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) and the normal reach shift fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) corresponding to 2 to 4 total reserved memory numbers. In addition, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to a variation range (PA2-2) out of super reach within a range that can be taken by the random value MR2 for determining a normal variation pattern. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table C, the random value MR2 for determining the regular variation pattern with respect to the shortened non-reach variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to the time reduction control can be taken. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value (see FIG. 24A).

  As shown in FIG. 24 (A), the non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening. The non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter variation time than the pattern (PA1-2). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach deviation variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. When the usual start condition is satisfied, it becomes difficult to pass the useless game ball passing gate 6A which is not stored, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, By determining the non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-1) that is long and short, the variation display time is lengthened, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variation display is not executed. become.

  The ROM 101 also stores a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern on the basis of the random number MR5 for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. In response to this, any one of the plurality of types of variation patterns described above is determined.

  Specifically, as the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table, the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is determined in advance that the special figure fluctuation display result is “big hit”, and the special figure fluctuation display A special table fluctuation pattern determination table for small hits used when it is determined in advance that the result is “small hits” is prepared in advance.

  In the small hit special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the random value MR5 for special figure fluctuation pattern determination has a range that can be taken with respect to the small hit fluctuation pattern (PC1-1) shown in FIG. All random numbers are assigned as judgment values. In this embodiment, only PC1-1 is provided as the special pattern fluctuation pattern for small hits, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there are two or more special figure fluctuation patterns for small hits. A figure variation pattern may be provided.

  Further, in the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, all of the ranges that can be taken by the random number MR5 for special figure fluctuation pattern determination with respect to the big hit fluctuation pattern (PD1-1) shown in FIG. A fixed random value is assigned as a judgment value. In this embodiment, only the PD 1-1 is provided as the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit special figure fluctuation pattern is two or more special figure fluctuations. A pattern may be provided.

  The ROM 101 also determines the second big prize opening opening pattern determination for determining the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 702 when the small hit occurs based on the random number MR6 for determining the second big prize opening pattern. A table is also stored, and the second large winning opening opening pattern is determined at a different rate depending on the gaming state in which a small hit has occurred from a plurality of patterns.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27A, the second big prize opening opening pattern determination table (for the normal state), that is, when the small hit is generated when the gaming state is the normal state, With respect to the pattern A as the second big winning opening opening pattern, the range from 0 to 127 that can be taken by the random number MR6 for determining the second big winning opening opening pattern is assigned as the determination value. In addition, for pattern B as the second big prize opening opening pattern, 96 to 127 are assigned as judgment values in the range of 0 to 127 that can be taken by the random number MR6 for determining the second big prize opening opening pattern. ing. That is, when a small hit occurs when the gaming state is the normal state, the second big winning opening opening pattern is determined to be pattern A at a rate of 3/4 (75%), and 1/4 (25 %) Is determined as pattern B.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), when the second big prize opening opening pattern determination table (for the short time state), that is, when the small hit is generated when the gaming state is the short time state, With respect to the pattern A as the winning opening opening pattern, the range from 0 to 127 that can be taken by the random value MR6 for determining the second large winning opening opening pattern is assigned as the determination value. With respect to the pattern B as the second big prize opening pattern, 32 to 127 are assigned as judgment values in the range of 0 to 127 that can be taken by the random value MR6 for judging the second big prize opening pattern. . In other words, when a small hit occurs when the gaming state is the short-time state, the second big winning opening opening pattern is determined as the pattern A at a rate of 1/4 (25%), and 3/4 (75 %) Is determined as pattern B.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the pattern A, the second large solenoid 83 is driven by the third solenoid 83 at the time T3 when the first release waiting time (for example, about 5 seconds) has elapsed from the time T0 when the small hit game is started. The winning opening door 701 is opened and closed when an opening end condition (for example, until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 8) of winnings) is satisfied. It is an open pattern to be in a state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 38, the pattern B is driven by the third solenoid 83 at the time T1 when the second release waiting time (for example, about 3 seconds) has elapsed from the time T0 when the small hit game is started. When the two major winning openings 702 are in an open state and an opening end condition (for example, until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 8) of winnings) is satisfied. It is an open pattern which makes it a closed state. That is, the pattern B is an opening pattern in which the second big prize opening door 701 is opened at an earlier timing than the start of the small hitting than the pattern A.

  In addition, in both pattern A and pattern B, the partition plate 250 has the fifth solenoid 85 at the time T2 when a predetermined time (for example, about 4.5 seconds) elapses from the time T0 when the small hit game is started. After moving from the restriction position to the release position by driving, after moving about 1 second from the release position to the restriction position, it immediately moves from the restriction position to the release position, and when about 1 second has passed, that is, At the time T4 when about 2 seconds have elapsed from the time T2 when the movement from the restriction position to the release position, the position returns to the restriction position.

  The time required for the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 702 to reach the first storage portion 227 of the second guide route 202A after passing through the second count switch 24A in the first guide route 201 is as follows. About 0.5 seconds. In addition, the time required for the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening 702 to reach the second reservoir 247 of the third guide path 203A after passing through the second count switch 24A in the first guide path 201 is as follows. The time is about 1.5 seconds.

  Therefore, in the case of the pattern A, at the time T3 when the second grand prize opening door 701 is in the open state, the partition plate 250 has already moved to the release position and is about 1.5 seconds from the time T3 when the open state. At the time T4 when elapses, the release position returns to the restriction position. Therefore, even when two game balls enter in succession immediately after the second grand prize opening door 701 is opened, the game ball passes through the second count switch 24A and then passes through the third guide path 203A. Since it takes about 1.5 seconds to reach the second reservoir 247, the possibility that the second game ball reaches the second reservoir 247 when the partition plate 250 is in the release position is extremely low. That is, the pattern A is an open pattern in which the possibility that two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247 is extremely low, and that only one game ball is stored.

  On the other hand, in the case of the pattern B, at the time T1 when the second grand prize opening door 701 is opened, the partition plate 250 is not moved to the release position, and for a predetermined time (for example, from the time T1 when it is opened) At the time T2 when approximately 1.5 seconds) have passed, the movement from the restriction position to the release position is performed. In other words, even when two game balls enter continuously immediately after the second grand prize opening door 701 is opened, the second game ball is second when the partition plate 250 is in the release position. In addition to the possibility of reaching the storage section 247, the partition plate 250 is maintained at the release position for about 2 seconds from there, so about 2 seconds from the time T1 when the second big prize opening door 701 is opened. If two or more game balls enter between the two, the possibility of reaching the second reservoir 247 when the partition plate 250 is in the release position becomes extremely high. That is, the pattern B is an open pattern in which the possibility that two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247 is extremely high compared to the pattern A.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if either pattern A or pattern B is executed, if a game ball is fired toward the wall H provided on the right side of the second grand prize winning door 701, a predetermined value is given. Eight game balls can be won before the upper limit of 5 seconds elapses, but depending on the state of the game ball entering the second big prize opening 702, it is not always possible to win eight game balls. Is not limited. In Pattern B, if two or more game balls enter within about 2 seconds from the time T1 when the second grand prize opening door 701 is opened, the pattern B is displayed when the partition plate 250 is in the release position. 2 It is a pattern that has a very high possibility of reaching the storage unit 247, but depending on the state of the game ball entering the second big prize opening 702, two game balls are not necessarily stored in the second storage unit 247 Instead, there may be cases where only one is stored, or where none is stored.

  The pattern A and the pattern B are different in time from the time T0 when the small hit game is started until the second grand prize winning door 701 is opened, but the difference is about 2 seconds. Since the opening end conditions are the same, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the opening pattern is the pattern A or the pattern B when the second grand prize opening door 701 is opened. Yes. Therefore, since it is difficult for the player to easily predict the number of game balls stored in the second storage unit 247 depending on the type of the open pattern, two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247. The expectation for this can be sustained.

  In addition, the determination ratio of the pattern A and the pattern B as the second big winning opening opening pattern in this embodiment differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state, Since it does not differ depending on the type of release pattern, the player discriminates whether the maximum number of short-time controls executed after the end of the jackpot game triggered by the V prize is 2 times or 5 times at the maximum. This makes it difficult to maintain the expectation that the number of short-time controls executed after the end of the big hit game will be five.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (a general process flag, a special process flag, etc. described later) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. You can do it. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 28 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 28 includes a general figure holding storage unit 151, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit. 155.

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151 stores the holding data of a general-purpose game (a general-purpose game using a normal figure on the normal symbol display device 20) that has passed (entered) through the passing gate 6A but has not yet started. To do. As an example, the universal map storage unit 151 associates the universal map storage unit 151 with the reservation number in the order of passage to the passing gate 6A (the order of detection of game balls), and in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numeric data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the normal chart display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the normal pattern variation pattern extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the figure starting condition is used as the reserved data. This is stored until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the general figure hold storage unit 151 in this way indicates that the execution of the general figure game using the general figure is on hold, and the fluctuation display result (normal figure fluctuation display result) in this general figure game is displayed. Based on the hold information, it is possible to determine whether or not to win.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR6 are stored as random count values, and according to the execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The game control data holding area 150 in this embodiment is a special game (a special game using a special figure on the special symbol display 4) that has not yet started although a game ball has passed through the start winning opening. There is no storage unit for storing the pending data. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the special game hold data is not stored (the number of special game hold data that can be stored is 0), and the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. When a game ball wins a start win during a big hit game or a small hit game, the special symbol variation display is not executed. For this reason, when it is controlled in the short-time state, the special symbol is changed and displayed more times than the number of short-time times (2 or 5 times) set according to the gaming state or the jackpot type. Further, it is possible to prevent an excessive increase in the probability that a V winning will occur after the special figure fluctuation display result is a big hit or a small hit.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the effect control CPU 120 receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, the effect control CPU 120 being an I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating LED data is connected to the LED control board 14.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 is used for controlling effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 and the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be stored is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during normal map change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The normal pattern change control pattern corresponds to multiple types of normal pattern change patterns, from the start of the normal symbol change in the normal game until the fixed normal symbol that is the normal map display result is derived and displayed. Data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect display operations for effect symbol variation display, reach effect, re-lottery effect, and various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Etc. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, for each variation pattern for executing the reach effect, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect modes in each reach effect are different may be included in the normal-effect changing effect control pattern.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, in the effect control counter setting unit, data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters is stored.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, a passing gate passing buffer for performing a hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5D is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The passing gate passing buffer is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the usual reserved memory. In each storage area, data indicating whether or not the passage gate 6A has passed is stored. Note that the data of these passing gate passing buffers is subjected to a pending display updating process (S72, see FIG. 34) in the effect control process described later in response to the reception of the gate passing designation command and the reception of the usual change start command. The pending storage display in the pending storage display area 5D is updated based on the updated data in the passing gate passage buffer.

  Specifically, when the gate passing designation command is received based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 6A, a circular white display is newly added to the holding storage display in the holding storage display area 5D. When the command for starting the change of normal command is received on the basis of the start of the change of the normal map, the highest (of the hold memory display in the hold memory display area 5D that has passed through the pass gate 6A first) The white display of the circular storage of the storage based on (1) is erased, and the display of the hold is updated so that the other white display of the circular shape is shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, left direction).

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 29, first, when a game ball passes through the passing gate 6A and is detected by the gate switch 21, a random number value MR1 and a random number value MR2 are extracted, and the extracted random number value MR1 and a normal display are displayed. Using the result determination table, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to win the usual map change display result. The lottery for determining whether or not to win the normal map change display result is determined based on the normal map change display result at a rate of about 1/50 if the game state is the normal state. If so, the universal map display result is determined at a rate of about 49/50. Further, the random number MR2 extracted according to the lottery result indicating whether or not to win the normal map change display result and the normal map change pattern determination table (the hit normal map change pattern determination table or the outlier normal map change pattern determination). Table) is used to determine the usual pattern variation pattern. Then, the variation display of the normal symbol and the effect symbol is started in the determined normal diagram variation pattern.

  When the variation display of the normal symbol and the effect symbol is finished, the start winning opening is opened by driving the first solenoid 81 when the universal variation display result is determined to be a hit. In addition, when the normal map change display result is determined to be a win, the start winning opening is not opened by driving the first solenoid 81.

  In a state in which the starting winning opening is opened, when a game ball wins the starting winning opening and is detected by the starting opening switch 22, random number values MR3 to MR6 are extracted, and the extracted random numbers Using the numerical value MR3 and the special figure display result determination table, a lottery is performed to determine whether the special figure fluctuation display result is a big hit or a small hit. In the lottery for determining whether the special figure fluctuation display result is a big hit or a small hit, the special figure fluctuation display result is determined as a big hit at a ratio of 1/320, and the special figure fluctuation display at a ratio of 319/320. The result is determined on a small hit.

  Further, the random number MR4 extracted and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (big hit special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table or small hit special) according to the lottery result of whether the special figure fluctuation display result is a big hit or a small hit. A special figure fluctuation pattern is determined using a figure fluctuation pattern determination table. Further, when the special figure variation display result is determined to be a big hit, the big hit type is determined to be the big hit C using the extracted random number MR5 and the big hit type determination table.

  Then, the special symbol variation display is started in the determined special diagram variation pattern. When the special symbol variation display ends, if the special symbol variation display result is determined to be a big hit, the big hit C is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the first big winning opening is opened by the driving of the second solenoid 82. It is performed 16 times (16 rounds).

  Further, when the special figure variation display result is determined to be a small hit, the extracted random number MR6 and the second big prize opening release pattern determination table (second big prize opening opening pattern determination table (for normal state)) Alternatively, the second big prize opening opening pattern is determined as the pattern A or the pattern B using the second big prize opening opening pattern determination table (for the short time state). When the gaming state is the normal state, the pattern A is determined at a rate of 3/4, and the pattern B is determined at a rate of 1/4. When the gaming state is the short time state, the pattern A is determined at a rate of 1/4, and the pattern B is determined at a rate of 3/4. That is, in the short-time state, the pattern B that is likely to store two game balls is likely to be determined, so that the V winning rate is improved as compared with the normal state.

  After the second big prize opening opening pattern is determined, the small hit game state of the small hit A or the small hit B is controlled, and the third solenoid 83 is determined according to the open pattern (pattern A or pattern B). Driving the second grand prize winning opening 702 is performed once.

  In the small hit gaming state, the V winning is generated by detecting the game ball won in the second big winning opening 702 by the third count switch 24B. When the V winning is generated, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponding to the small hit type in which the V winning is generated. In other words, if a V win is generated during the small hit A in the small hit gaming state, the big hit A is controlled to a big hit gaming state. If a V win is generated during the small hit B in the small hit gaming state, the big hit B It is controlled to the big hit game state. In the big hit gaming state, the first big prize opening is opened 15 times (15 rounds) by driving the second solenoid 82.

  If the game ball is not detected by the third count switch 24B in the small hit game state, that is, the game ball won in the second big winning opening 702 in the small hit game state is detected by the fourth count switch 24C. If the game ball does not win the second big winning opening 702, the game state is not controlled to the big hit game state, and the small hit game state ends. That is, the first big prize opening is not opened by driving the second solenoid 82.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 30 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the start port switch 22, the first count switch 23, The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the second count switch 24A, the third count switch 24B, and the fourth count switch 24C is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR6 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing (S15). In the normal symbol process, the value of the general symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display operation control in the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It is possible to open the start winning opening door in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  Following the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (S16). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display operation control in the special symbol display 4 is performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A and the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B in a predetermined procedure.

  After executing the special symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control processing, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table by setting the state to the off state. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 30 as normal symbol process processing. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a process when passing through the gate (S100). After executing the process at the time of passing through the gate, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S101 to S105 in accordance with the value of the normal process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the process at the time of passing the gate in S100, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, and if a game ball is detected, the number of reserved memories is further an upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is. When the number of reserved memories is not the upper limit value, the random number value MR1 for general map display result determination and the random number value MR2 for general pattern variation pattern determination are extracted. Then, the extracted random number value MR1 and random number value MR2 are stored at the top of the empty entry in the general-purpose storage unit 151. Also, settings are made to transmit a gate passage designation command and a general-purpose reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12. It should be noted that the gate passage designation command and the general-purpose reserved memory number notification command are transmitted to the effect control board 12 when the CPU 103 executes command control processing (S17).

  The normal symbol normal process of S101 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the normal symbol game by the normal symbol indicator 20 based on the presence or absence of reserved data stored in the normal symbol storage unit 151. Further, in the normal symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the normal symbol display result, whether or not the variation display result of the normal symbol or the effect symbol is determined to be “winning” is determined by the variation display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the normal symbol normal process, a fixed normal symbol (a winning symbol or a missing symbol) in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 20 is set corresponding to the normal symbol variation display result in the normal symbol game. In the normal symbol normal process, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the normal symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The ordinary figure variation pattern setting process of S102 is executed when the value of the ordinary figure process flag is “1”. In this normal pattern variation pattern setting process, numerical data indicating a random number value MR2 for determining a general pattern variation pattern is used based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variation display result of a normal symbol is “winning”. This includes a process for determining one of a plurality of types of common map fluctuation patterns. When the normal pattern variation pattern setting process is executed and the normal symbol variation display is started, the value of the universal diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the normal symbol normal process of S101 and the unusual symbol variation pattern setting process of S102, the regular symbol variation pattern including the variation display time of the fixed ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the ordinary symbol, is determined. That is, the normal symbol normal process and the normal pattern variation pattern setting process use the random value MR1 for the general graphic display result determination and the random value MR2 for the general graphic variation pattern determination to change the variation display mode of the normal symbol and the effect symbol. Includes processing to determine.

  The normal symbol variation process of S103 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. This normal symbol variation process includes a process for setting the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 and a process for measuring an elapsed time after the normal symbol starts changing. . For example, every time the normal symbol variation process of S103 is executed, the ordinary time variation timer value, which is a stored value in the ordinary variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted by 1 or added to the elapsed time. Measurement is performed. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the normal map change time corresponding to the normal map change pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the normal symbol change reaches the normal symbol change time, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process of S104 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. This normal symbol stop process includes a process of setting the normal symbol display 20 to stop the fluctuation of the normal symbol and to stop and display (derived) the fixed normal symbol that is the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol. ing. Then, a determination is made as to whether or not a winning flag (standard winning flag) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. If the winning flag is on, the value of the normal process flag is set. Is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the hit flag is off, the value of the normal process flag is updated to “0”.

  The start winning opening opening process of S105 is executed when the value of the usual process flag is “4”. This process during opening of the start winning opening includes a process for performing setting for opening the starting winning opening based on the fact that the normal fluctuation display result is “winning”. At this time, for example, after setting the number of opening of the start winning opening to “1” and the opening period to “5 seconds”, the start winning opening is opened by driving the second solenoid 82. In addition, in the start winning opening opening process, the start winning opening is closed by driving the second solenoid 82 based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the opening of the starting winning opening or the measured elapsed time. Processing to do is also included. Then, after closing the second big prize opening 702, the value of the usual process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S16 shown in FIG. 30 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S300). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of S301 to S307 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S300, it is determined whether or not there has been a start winning by the start port switch 22, and if there is a winning, whether or not the special symbol is changing or whether the big hit game or the small hit game is already being executed. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is “0” among “0” to “9” described later. If the special symbol is not changing and the big hit game or the small hit game is not being executed, that is, if the value of the special figure process flag is “0”, the random number value for determining the special figure display result MR3, random number value MR4 for determining the hit type, random value MR5 for determining the special figure variation pattern, and random value MR6 for determining the second big prize opening opening pattern are extracted.

  The special symbol normal process of S301 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the special figure game based on whether or not the random value MR3 to the random value MR6 are extracted in the start winning process. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the special symbol display result, whether the variation symbol display result of the special symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is indicated by the fluctuation display. Make a decision (predetermined) before the results are derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) in the special symbol game by the special symbol display 4 is set corresponding to the change display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S302 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined by using numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number MR5 based on a predetermined determination result of whether the variation display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in S301 and the variation pattern setting processing in S302, a variation pattern including a definite special symbol and a variation variation display time of the special symbol that is a variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random number value MR3 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR4 for determining the hit type, and the random value MR5 for determining the special symbol variation pattern. The process of determining the variable display mode is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S303 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol on the special symbol display 4 and a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. . For example, each time the special symbol variation process of S303 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Measurement is performed. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S304 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. This special symbol stop processing includes processing for setting the special symbol display 4 to stop the variation of the special symbol and to stop the display (derivation) of the confirmed special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol. ing. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S305 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is a setting for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the first big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the special figure fluctuation display result is “big hit”. The processing to be performed is included. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the first big winning opening is opened (opened) is set according to whether the big hit type is “big hit A”, “big hit B”, or “big hit C”. You may make it do. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the first grand prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the first big prize opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is If “big hit A” and “big hit B” are set to “15 times” and “big hit C” is set to “16 times”, the big hit state may be set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing of S306 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the first big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, and the like. The process includes determining whether or not it is time to return the first big prize opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the first grand prize winning port to the closed state, after executing a process of stopping the output of the solenoid driving signal to the second solenoid 82 for the first grand prize winning door, the value of the special figure process flag is “ It is updated to 6 ″.

  The big hit end process of S307 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect LED 9 And a process of performing various settings (setting of a time reduction flag) for starting time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Specifically, in the jackpot end process, the type of jackpot executed and the gaming state when the jackpot is determined are specified. And if the specified big hit type is “big hit A” and the specified gaming state is the normal state, the time reduction flag is set and the big hit game of “big hit A” is executed in the normal state The initial count value ("2" in the present embodiment) to be set is set in the short-time counter and the value of the special process flag is updated to "0", and the specified big hit type is "big hit A" and the specified game When the state is the time-short state, the time-short flag is set, and the count initial value (“5” in the present embodiment) corresponding to the execution of the big-hit game of “big hit A” in the time-short state is set to the time-count counter And the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  When the specified big hit type is “big hit B” or “big hit C”, regardless of the specified gaming state, the time reduction flag is set and the big hit game of “big hit B” or “big hit C” is executed. The count initial value (“5” in the present embodiment) corresponding to this is set in the time reduction counter and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release processing of S308 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this small hitting pre-processing, a process for setting the second big prize opening 702 to be open in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure variation display result is “small hit”, etc. It is included. At this time, for example, based on the fact that the special figure change display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the second big prize opening 702 is opened is set to “5 seconds”, and the second big prize opening It is only necessary to set the small hit state by setting the number of times of opening 702 to “1”. Also, in the small hit opening pre-processing, the second big prize opening opening pattern is determined as the pattern A or the pattern B based on the random number MR6 for determining the second big opening opening pattern and the second big opening opening pattern determination table. And the timing which makes the 2nd big winning opening 702 open state by the determined 2nd big winning opening opening pattern is also performed. Specifically, when the pattern A is determined as the second big prize opening pattern, the setting is made so that the second big prize opening 702 is opened from the time when T3 seconds have passed since the start of the small hit game, When the pattern B is determined as the second big winning opening opening pattern, the second big winning opening 702 is set to be opened from the time when T1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the small hit game. Furthermore, a setting for transmitting a second big prize opening opening pattern notification command corresponding to the determined second big prize opening opening pattern to the effect control board 12 is performed. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”.

  In this embodiment, in the small hit state, the number of times the second big prize opening 702 is opened is set to “1”, and the upper limit of the period during which the second big prize opening 702 is opened is set to “5 seconds”. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times the second big prize opening 702 is opened in the small hit state may be two or more times, and the second big prize winning is also possible. The upper limit of the period during which the mouth 702 is opened may be a period other than “5 seconds” as long as the game ball can win the second grand prize opening 702.

  The small hit release process of S309 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. In the small hit opening process, a process for determining the timing when the second big prize opening 702 is opened, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the second big prize opening 702 is opened, and the measurement are performed. Based on the elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the second count switch 24A, etc., a process for determining whether or not it is time to close the second grand prize winning opening 702, opening the partition plate 250 (raising) ) And closing (lowering) processing, processing for switching the storage position and release position of the first storage plate 222 and the second storage plate 242, and when the game ball is detected by the second count switch 24A, the effect control board 12, a process for making a setting for transmitting a second grand prize opening prize notification command, whether or not a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B or the fourth count switch 24C Determining processing, the game ball is based on detected by the third count switch 24B, it is included, such as processing for setting for sending V winning notification command to the performance control board 12. Then, after executing processing for determining whether or not a game ball has been detected by the third count switch 24B or the fourth count switch 24C, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit end processing of S310 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit end processing, a waiting period corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses and a process of determining whether or not a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the execution of the small hit release process are included. If a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit release process, the special figure process flag value is updated to “4”, and the small hit release process is being executed. If no game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 22) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the counter value for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first performs a hold display update process in which the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5D of the effect display device 5 is updated to a display according to the storage contents of the effect control buffer setting unit. Execute (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S82 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Processing for waiting for reception of a usual pattern change pattern designation command (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a usual figure change pattern designation command has been received from the game controlling microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a universal variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the usual figure variation pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the production control command (design determination command) for instructing all symbols to be stopped, control is performed to stop the variation of the production symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S77) or the small hit display process (S80).

  Big hit display process (S77): Control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a big win based on the occurrence of the V winning after the end of the variation time or during the small hit game. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Small win display processing (S80): After the end of the variation time, the effect display device 5 is informed of the occurrence of a small hit, and the game ball is played against the second big prize opening 702 provided above the effect display device 5. The second grand prize opening winning promotion effect is executed to urge the player to win. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game processing (S81).

  Small hit game processing (S81): Control during the small hit game is performed. For example, when a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening is received, display control or the like in the effect display device 5 is performed. Further, in the small hit game processing in the present embodiment, a process of counting the number of times the second big prize winning prize winning notification command is received from the main board 11, the counted second big prize winning prize winning notification command and the second big prize winning. In accordance with the mouth opening pattern, processing for performing a storage number suggestion effect that suggests the number of game balls stored in the second storage unit 247 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S82).

  Small hit end effect process (S82): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73) or the jackpot display process (S77).

  Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 in this embodiment and the open mode of the second big prize opening door 701 during the small hit game will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), when the effect symbols are derived and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect symbol variation display in a combination indicating “winning (per normal symbol)”. However, when the first solenoid 81 is driven, the start winning opening door is opened, and the game ball can enter the starting winning opening. At this time, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), the effect control CPU 120 is provided in the effect display device 5 with respect to the start winning opening of the normal variable winning ball device 6B provided on the left side of the effect display device 5. A start winning promotion effect that promotes winning of game balls is executed.

  Then, when a game ball wins at the start winning opening, the CPU 103 starts to display a special symbol change display. When the special symbol variation display result is determined to be “big hit”, when the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 4 with the symbol indicating “big hit”, it is shown in FIG. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 executes the big hit notification effect for notifying that the special symbol change display result is “big hit” based on the end of the special symbol change display in the effect display device 5, and the CPU 103. As a result, the “hit C” (see FIG. 26D) is started.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result of the special symbol is determined to be “small hit”, when the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 4 with the symbol indicating “small hit”, the CPU 103 determines “small hit”. The small hit game “A” or “small hit B” is started. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), from a time T0 (see FIGS. 37 and 38) at which the small hit game is started until a time T1 when a predetermined time (for example, about 3 seconds) elapses. The effect control CPU 120 notifies the occurrence of a small hit and executes a second grand prize winning promotion promotion effect that prompts a game ball to enter the second big prize opening 702 provided above the effect display device 5. .

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, after execution of the second grand prize opening prize promotion effect, the CPU 103 has passed a predetermined time (for example, about 4.5 seconds) from the time T0 when the small hit game is started. At time T2, the fifth solenoid 85 is driven to move the partition plate 250 from the restriction position to the release position, and then the partition plate 250 is maintained at the release position for about 2 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 37, when the second big prize opening pattern is determined to be pattern A, the second big prize opening door 701 has a first opening waiting time (for example, from the time T0 when the small hit game is started). , About 5 seconds) is released at time T3. Then, for example, the first game ball (game ball P1) that has entered the second grand prize opening 702 passes through the first guide route 201 and is then guided to the second guide route 202A, and the first storage plate 222 It is stored in the 1st storage part 227 because a flow down is controlled. Next, the second game ball (game ball P2) that has entered the second grand prize opening 702 enters the second guide route 202A by the game ball (game ball P1) stored in the first storage unit 227. By being inhibited, it is guided to the third guiding path 203A and reaches the second reservoir 247. If about 1.5 seconds have passed since the second grand prize opening door 701 opened at this time, the partition plate 250 is located at the restriction position in the second storage portion 247, and thus the game The sphere is stored on the right side of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242.

  The third and subsequent game balls (game balls P3) that have entered the second grand prize opening 702 enter the second guide route 202A by the game balls (game balls P1) stored in the first storage unit 227. Is inhibited, and the second storage unit 247 is guided by the game ball (game ball P2) stored on the right side of the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 than the partition plate 250 while being guided to the third guide path 203A. Reaching is obstructed and guided to the discharge path 210 from the discharge port 255. That is, in this example, only one game ball is stored in the second storage unit 247.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, when the second big prize opening pattern is determined to be pattern B, the second big prize opening door 701 has a second opening waiting time (from the time T0 when the small hit game is started ( For example, it is released at time T3 when approximately 3 seconds) have elapsed. Then, for example, the first game ball (game ball P1) that has entered the second grand prize opening 702 passes through the first guide route 201 and is then guided to the second guide route 202A, and the first storage plate 222 It is stored in the 1st storage part 227 because a flow down is controlled. Next, the second game ball (game ball P2) that has entered the second grand prize opening 702 enters the second guide route 202A by the game ball (game ball P1) stored in the first storage unit 227. By being inhibited, it is guided to the third guiding path 203A and reaches the second reservoir 247. At this point, if about 1.5 seconds have passed since the opening of the second grand prize opening door 701, the partition plate 250 is located at the release position in the second storage portion 247, so that the game ball is 2 is stored on the left side of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the storage plate 242.

  Next, when the third game ball (game ball P3) that has entered the second grand prize opening 702 reaches the second storage unit 247, the partition plate 250 is positioned at the release position in the second storage unit 247. Even if not, the game ball is stored on the right side of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242. In addition, the fourth and subsequent game balls that have entered the second grand prize winning opening 702 are blocked from entering the second guide route 202A by the game balls (game balls P3) stored in the first storage unit 227. The game ball (game ball P2) that is guided to the 3-guide path 203A and stored on the right side of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 is blocked from reaching the second storage unit 247, and discharged. It is guided from the outlet 255 to the discharge path 210. That is, in this example, two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 35 (E), 35 (F), 37, and 38, the second game ball (game ball P2) that has entered the second big winning opening 702 during the small hit game is shown. When detected by the second count switch 24 </ b> A, the effect control CPU 120 suggests the number of games to be suggested that suggests the number of game balls that may be stored in the second storage unit 247 based on the second winning opening opening pattern. Execute. As the storage number suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays a character or a line in the effect display device 5, and thus the number of game balls stored in the second storage unit 247 is likely to be one. The number of game balls stored in the second storage unit 247 may be two by displaying characters and lines different from the storage number suggestion effect A to be suggested and the storage number suggestion effect A on the effect display device 5. The number-of-storage-indicating effects B suggesting that the value is high can be executed at different rates according to the second winning prize opening pattern.

  Specifically, when the second big prize opening opening pattern is the pattern A, the effect control CPU 120 executes the storage number suggestion effect A at a rate of 70% and the storage number suggestion effect B at a rate of 30%. Execute. On the other hand, when the second big prize opening opening pattern is pattern B, the effect control CPU 120 executes the storage number suggestion effect A at a rate of 30% and executes the storage number suggestion effect B at a rate of 70%. To do. For this reason, when the storage number suggestion effect B is executed, the player's expectation that two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247 is improved more than when the storage number suggestion effect A is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which one of the storage number suggestion effect A and the storage number suggestion effect B is executed, and the interest can be improved. The remaining number suggestion effect is continuously executed until the second grand prize winning opening 702 is closed.

  In this way, the storage number suggestion effect is an effect suggesting the number of game balls that may be stored in the second storage unit 247, but when there is a possibility that two are stored in the second storage unit 247, Since the V winning rate is higher than when one is stored, it is also an effect suggesting the possibility of occurrence of V winning, and the game ball stored in the second storage unit 247 is transferred to the rotating body 208. Since it is executed before the game ball arrives at the second storage unit 247 before reaching the second storage unit 247, it is possible to get a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the V prize at an early stage.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if the second big prize opening opening pattern is either pattern A or pattern B, an example in which each of the storage number suggestion effect A and the storage number suggestion effect B may be executed is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the second large winning opening opening pattern is the pattern A, only the storage number suggesting effect A can be executed, and the second large winning opening opening pattern is the pattern B. In this case, only the storage number suggestion effect B may be executable. That is, the number of game balls that may be stored in the second storage unit 247 during the small hit game may be notified by the storage number suggestion effect.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 36 to 38, the CPU 103 drives the aisle motor 91 at a time T <b> 6 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time T <b> 0 when the small hit game is started after closing the second big prize opening 702. Thus, the second guide path 202B is moved from the path non-formation position to the path formation position.

  After the movement of the passage formation position of the second guide route 202B is completed, the CPU 103 performs the sixth operation at a time T7 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time T6 when the second guide route 202B is moved from the passage non-formation position to the passage formation position. By driving the solenoid 86, the second storage plate 242 is moved from the storage position to the release position. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the effect display device 5 that the position of the second storage plate 242 is switched from the storage position to the release position, and the position of the second storage plate 242 changes from the storage position to the release position. The player pays attention to which one of the off-sphere holding portions 273A to 273E of the rotating body 208 holds the game ball guided toward the rotating body 208 by switching the third guiding paths 203B and 203C. Is displayed (FIG. 36G).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, after the second storage plate 242 is moved from the storage position to the release position, the storage position is returned to the storage position again after a predetermined time has elapsed during the small hit game. Although the form which is switched is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The 2nd storage board 242 may be maintained in the cancellation | release position until the small hit game is complete | finished.

  Then, after the game ball stored in the second storage unit 247 reaches the rotating body 208 and is held in any of the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E, the CPU 103 determines when the small hit game starts T0. At a time point T8 when a predetermined time has elapsed, the fifth solenoid 85 is driven to move the first storage plate 222 from the storage position to the release position. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the effect display device 5 that the position of the first storage plate 222 is switched from the storage position to the release position, and the position of the first storage plate 222 changes from the storage position to the release position. Whether the game ball guided toward the rotator 208 through the second guide path 202B by being switched is held by the off-sphere holding unit 273A to 273E of the rotator 208 or the V winning ball holding unit 272 An image prompting the player to pay attention is displayed (FIG. 36H).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, after the position of the first storage plate 222 is switched from the storage position to the release position, a predetermined time elapses during the small hit game. Although the form which is switched to the storage position again is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first storage plate 222 may be maintained at the release position until the small hit game ends.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 37, when the game ball stored in the first storage unit 227 reaches the rotating body 208 and is held in any of the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E, the CPU 103 A predetermined time (for example, a game ball for which storage of the first storage unit 227 has been released flows down the second guide paths 202A and 202B and enters the V winning opening 283 after the time T8 when the storage of the storage unit 227 is released. At the time T9 when the time required to reach the 3 count switch 24B has elapsed, the seventh solenoid 87 moves the opening / closing plate 289 from the closed position to the open position, thereby opening the discharge port 285. As a result, the game balls held in the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E are discharged to the off-ball guide path 288.

  When the game ball guided to the off-ball guidance path 288 is detected and discharged by the fourth count switch 24C, the effect control CPU 120 opens the discharge port 285 from the time T8 when the storage of the first storage unit 227 is released. It is notified that no V winning has occurred based on the fact that no detection signal is input from the third count switch 24B until the time T9 when it is released, that is, no V winning has occurred. The V prize non-occurrence notification effect is executed by the effect display device 5 (FIG. 36I).

  As shown in FIG. 38, when the game ball stored in the first storage unit 227 reaches the rotating body 208 and is held in the V winning ball holding unit 272, the gaming ball is stored in the rotating body 208. When the V winning ball holding portion 272 is positioned above the V winning port 283 by the rotation, the V winning ball holding part 272 falls to the V winning port 283. When the game ball guided to the V winning port 283 is detected and discharged by the third count switch 24B, the effect control CPU 120 opens the discharge port 285 from the time T8 when the storage of the first storage unit 227 is released. V winning occurrence notification effect for notifying that the V winning has occurred based on the detection signal input from the third count switch 24B, that is, the V winning has occurred until the time T9. Is executed (FIG. 36 (J)).

  After the game ball is discharged, the CPU 103 ends the small hit game at a time T10 when the small hit game time has elapsed from the time T0 when the small hit game is started.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game ball has entered the third count switch 24B as the specific area. It is a pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to a big hit gaming state, depending on the number of game balls stored by a second storage mechanism 205 (storage means) that can store game balls (for example, game balls P2, P3). The rate at which the balls enter the third count switch 24B changes, that is, the case where the game balls stored in the second storage unit 247 are not held in any of the loose ball holding units 273A to 273E of the rotating body 208 and one The rate at which the game balls stored in the first storage unit 227 enter the third count switch 24B changes depending on whether it is held or two. Accumulating mechanism 205 has a partition plate 250 as a variable portion operable between a release position and the storage position, it can be changed by partition plate 250 the number of game balls to be stored.

  As described above, since the ratio of the game balls entering the third count switch 24B varies depending on the number of game balls stored by the second storage mechanism 205 capable of storing the game balls, the second storage mechanism 205 It is possible to focus attention on the number of game balls to be stored, and to improve interest.

  In addition, the second storage mechanism 205 is a third guidance route that is a predetermined route that cannot enter the third count switch 24B among the game balls that have entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, which is a predetermined region. The number of game balls stored by the second storage mechanism 205, that is, the number of game balls that cannot enter the third count switch 24B, is a predetermined storage means that can store the game balls guided to 203A. Can attract attention and improve interest.

  The second storage mechanism 205 includes a storage state in which the second storage plate 242 is positioned at the storage position and the game balls can be stored in the second storage unit 247, and the second storage plate 242 moves to the release position and moves to the second position. When the storage unit 247 has a second storage plate 242 as a storage switching unit for switching between a storage release state in which the game ball can no longer be stored, and the partition plate is in the storage state by the second storage plate 242 By operating 250, the number of game balls to be stored can be changed. Specifically, if the partition plate 250 is positioned at the release position when the second storage plate 242 is positioned at the storage position, two game balls can be stored in the second storage portion 247, and the partition plate 250 is restricted. If it is located, one game ball can be stored in the second storage unit 247.

  By doing in this way, the number of game balls stored without canceling the storage state can be changed. That is, since the stored state is not released even if the partition plate 250 is operated, it is possible to avoid the game ball being guided to the rotating body 208 when the number of stored game balls is changed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, the big hit gaming state, which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player, based on the game ball entering the third count switch 24B as the specific area. Controllable pachinko gaming machine 1, which is a second guidance as a specific path that can enter the third count switch 24B among the game balls that have entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, which is a predetermined area. A first storage mechanism 204 is provided as a specific storage unit capable of storing a game ball (for example, a game ball P1) guided to the path 202A, and the second guide is obtained by storing the game ball P1 in the first storage unit 227. The entrance of the path 202A is blocked, and the subsequent game balls P2 and P3 reaching the branch portion 221 come into contact with the game balls P1 stored by the first storage plate 222, and the second guide path 202A. Is prevented and the game balls P2 and P3 guided to the third guide path 203A are held in any of the off-sphere holding parts 273A to 273E of the rotating body 208. As a result, the rate at which the game ball P1 stored in the second guide path 202A enters the third count switch 24B increases (changes).

  By doing so, the proportion of the game ball P1 stored by the first storage mechanism 204 that enters the third count switch 24B varies depending on the game balls P2 and P3 guided to the third guide path 203A. The game balls P2 and P3 other than the game ball P1 stored by the 1 storage mechanism 204 can be noted, and the interest can be improved.

  Specifically, the game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227 blocks the inflow port of the second guide route 202A and inhibits the entry of the game balls P2 and P3 into the second guide route 202A, that is, the first Using the game balls P1 stored in the storage unit 227, the subsequent game balls P2, P3 can be guided to the third guide path 203A and stored in the second storage unit 247. Therefore, a mechanism for inhibiting the entry of the game balls P2, P3 into the second guide route 202A, a flow path switching means for guiding to the third guide route 203A without passing through the second guide route 202A, etc. Since it is not necessary to provide them separately, the structure of the second special variable winning ball device 7B can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the game balls P2 and P3 guided to the third guide path 203A and stored in the second storage section 247 are always guided to the rotating body 208 by the third guide paths 203B and 203C. Since the ratio of the game balls P1 held in any of the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E and stored in the first storage unit 227 entering the third count switch 24B is improved, the interest can be improved. That is, a part of the game balls stored in the second storage unit 247 is not discharged in the middle and does not reach the rotator 208, and all the game balls are guided to the rotator 208, which contributes to an increase in the V winning percentage. Therefore, it can be noted whether or not the game ball is stored in the second storage unit 247. Further, when two game balls are held in the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E, the V winning rate is higher than that when one game ball is held, so pay attention to the number stored in the second storage unit 247. Can be made.

  In addition, before the game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227 reaches the rotator 208 from which the result of whether or not a V prize is generated is derived, how many game balls are in the second storage unit 247. Since it is possible to focus on whether or not the possibility that a V prize will be generated is increased, the interest of the game is further improved.

  Of the game balls that enter the second grand prize opening 702, the game balls that are guided to the rotating body 208 (in this embodiment, 1 to 3 of the game balls that enter after the second big prize opening 702 is opened). (The first game ball) is stored in the first storage unit 227 and the second storage unit 247, and the first storage unit 227 and the second storage unit 247 are stored after the second big prize opening 702 is closed. By releasing, it is noticed whether or not the game ball enters the second grand prize opening 702, and the game balls P1 to P3 stored in the first storage unit 227 and the second storage unit 247 rotate. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to overlook the situation guided by the body 208, and to pay more attention to the game balls P1 to P3 stored in the first storage unit 227 and the second storage unit 247.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game stored in the first storage unit 227 after the time required for the game balls stored in the second storage unit 247 to be held in the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E has elapsed. By releasing the ball, the game ball stored in the first storage unit 227 reaches the rotating body 208 before the game ball stored in the second storage unit 247 is not held by the off-ball holding unit 273A to 273E. It is possible to give the player a sense of security.

  In the present embodiment, the first storage unit 227 and the second storage unit 247 are provided above the effect display device 5, and the rotating body 208 is provided below the effect display device 5, so that the second storage unit 247 stores the effect. An effect that causes attention to which of the off-ball holding parts 273A to 273E is held by the game balls P2 and P3 until the game balls P2 and P3 that have been made reach the rotating body 208 (for example, FIG. 36). It is possible to secure a time for executing (see (G)), and the game ball P1 is V before the game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227 reaches the rotating body 208. It is possible to secure a time for performing an effect (see, for example, FIG. 36H) that draws attention whether or not the winning ball holding unit 272 holds the ball. In this way, it is possible to execute an effect or the like that inspires the player's expectation before the game ball reaches the rotating body 208.

  Further, depending on the number of game balls stored in the second storage unit 247, the game balls P1 that have entered the second special variable winning ball device 7B from the second big winning port 702 and stored in the first storage unit 227 are stored. Since the rate of entering the third count switch 24B changes, it is possible to pay more attention to the number of game balls stored in the second storage unit 247.

  In the present embodiment, when two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247, the game stored in the first storage unit 227 is more than that in the case where one game ball is stored in the second storage unit 247. Although the form in which the ratio of the ball P1 entering the third count switch 24B is increased is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and two game balls P2 and P3 are provided in the second reservoir 247. When stored, the rate at which the game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227 enters the third count switch 24B is lower than when one game ball P1 is stored in the second storage unit 247. It may be.

  In addition, a discharge path 210 is provided for discharging the game ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball device 7B to the outside of the second special variable winning ball device 7B (for example, outside the pachinko gaming machine 1), and has a second storage. When the number of game balls stored by the mechanism 205 reaches a predetermined storage number (for example, 1 or 2), the game ball enters the second special variable winning ball device 7B, and the second storage unit 247 The upper surface of the second storage plate 242 when one game ball is stored on the right side of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the storage plate 242 or when two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247 The subsequent game balls are guided to the discharge path 210 by contacting the game balls stored in the right part of the partition plate 250.

  In this way, when the number of game balls stored in the second storage unit 247 reaches a predetermined storage number (for example, one or two), the subsequent game balls can be discharged smoothly. it can.

  In particular, in this embodiment, the game ball stored on the right side of the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 with respect to the partition plate 250 closes the inlet of the second storage unit 247 and moves the game ball to the second storage unit 247. By blocking the entry, that is, using the game balls stored in the second storage unit 247, the subsequent game balls are guided to the discharge path 210 and discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, there is no need to separately provide a mechanism for preventing the game ball from entering the second storage unit 247, a flow path switching unit for guiding to the discharge path 210 without passing through the second storage unit 247, and the like. Therefore, the structure of the second special variable winning ball device 7B can be simplified.

  In addition, a third guide route for guiding the game ball released from the storage by the second storage unit 247 is provided, and the third guide route branches from the branch unit 241 to the third guide route 203B and the third guide route 203C. In the case where two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247, the two storage balls are stored on the left side of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 when the storage is released. The game balls are guided to the third guide path 203B, and the game balls stored on the right side of the partition plate 250 on the upper surface of the second storage plate 242 are guided to the third guide path 203C. It is possible to focus attention on the movements of the game balls passing through the 3-guide path 203B and the third-guide path 203C, and to improve the interest.

  In addition, since the third guide paths 203B and 203C guide the game balls dropped from the second storage unit 247 in different directions (left and right directions), the two game balls are held in any of the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E. It becomes difficult to predict what will be done, so it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation.

  In the present embodiment, when two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247, when the storage is released, one game ball is always guided to the third guide path 203B, and the other However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the 2 stored in the second storage unit 247 when the storage is released is illustrated. There may be cases where one game ball is guided to either the third guide route 203B or the third guide route 203C.

  In the present embodiment, the game balls stored in the second storage unit 247 are provided with two paths, a third guide path 203B and a third guide path 203C, which are guided when the storage is released. Although the form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a route through which the game ball stored in the second storage unit 247 is guided when the storage in the second storage unit 247 is released May provide one route or three or more routes.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a storage number suggestion effect as an effect related to the storage of game balls by the second storage mechanism 205, and changes the effect mode according to the number of game balls stored by the second storage mechanism 205. . Specifically, the number of game balls stored in the second storage unit 247 is different by displaying different characters and lines when executing the storage number suggestion effect A and when executing the storage number suggestion effect B. Can be expected, and the production effect can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, during the small hit game, there is a possibility that the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 702 is stored in the second storage unit 247 before being stored in the second storage unit 247. Although the form which performs the storage number suggestion effect which suggests the number of game balls was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, As a modification, for example, the detection switch which detects a game ball in the 2nd storage part 247 Or the like, and based on the number of game balls detected by the detection switch, a stored game ball number notification effect for notifying the number of game balls actually stored in the second storage unit 247 may be executed. Specifically, when one game ball is stored in the second storage unit 247, the effect control CPU 120 stores the game ball in the second storage unit 247 in the effect display device 5 during execution of the small hit game processing. The stored game ball number notification effect indicating that one is stored is executed. Furthermore, when two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247 during the small hit game, the effect control CPU 120 stores two game balls in the second storage unit 247 in the effect display device 5. The stored game ball number notification effect indicating the effect is executed. A stored game ball number notification effect indicating that one game ball is stored in the second storage unit 247 and a stored game ball number notification effect indicating that two game balls are stored in the second storage unit 247; Then, it is only necessary to enhance the effect by changing the effect mode such as the displayed character or speech or to allow the player to easily specify the number of game balls stored in the second storage unit 247.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the second special variable winning ball device 7B changes the rate at which the game ball P1 enters the third count switch 24B depending on the number of game balls stored by the second storage mechanism 205. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rate at which game balls enter the third count switch 24B varies depending on the number of game balls stored by the first storage mechanism 204. Also good.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the second special variable winning ball device 7B changes the rate at which the game ball P1 enters the third count switch 24B depending on the number of game balls stored by the second storage mechanism 205. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of game balls stored in the first storage unit 227 by providing the first storage mechanism 204 with the partition plate 250 similarly to the second storage mechanism 205. The ratio of the game balls entering the third count switch 24B may be changed depending on the number of game balls stored by the first storage mechanism 204.

  In the embodiment, the game balls P1 stored in the first storage unit 227 and the game balls P2 and P3 stored in the second storage unit 247 are all released to the rotating body 208 after the storage is released. Although the guided form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227 is not guided to the rotating body 208 but outside the second guide paths 202A and 202B ( For example, it may be guided to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the third guiding paths 203A, 203B, 203C), or the game balls P2, P3 stored in the second storage unit 247 are guided to the rotating body 208. Instead, it may be guided to the outside of the third guide route 203A, 203B, 203C (for example, outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the second guide route 202A, 202B).

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus 7B illustrated the form provided with the 1st storage mechanism 204 which can store only one game ball in the 1st storage part 227, this invention is limited to this. Instead, the first storage mechanism 204 may store two or more game balls.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus 7B illustrated the form provided with the 2nd storage mechanism 205 which can store one or two game balls in the 2nd storage part 247, this invention is The second storage mechanism 205 may store three or more game balls. In this case, the number of game balls to be stored is any one of three or more game balls. You can make it selectable.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the form which can change the number of game balls which can be stored in the 2nd storage part 247 to 1 piece or 2 by moving the partition plate 250 from a control position to a cancellation | release position during a small hit game. Although illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the number of game balls which can be stored in the 2nd storage part 247 is changed into 1-3 or more by providing the partition plate 250 in multiple numbers in the left-right direction. A restriction member or the like that can restrict entry into the second storage part 247 is provided as a variable part, and the number of stored balls stored in the second storage part 247 can be changed by the restriction member. Also good. In this case, the number of stored balls can be changed to zero.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the 2nd storage mechanism 205 is the partition plate 250 as a variable part which can change the number to store, and the 1st storage switching part for switching between the storage state and storage cancellation | release state of a game ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one member (for example, a partition) can be used to change the number of the storages and switch between the storage state and the storage release state. The plate 250 or the second storage plate 242) may be changed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, cancellation | release of the game ball P1 stored in the 1st storage part 227 and cancellation | release of the game balls P2, P3 stored in the 2nd storage part 247 are performed once during the execution period of a small hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the storage and release of the game ball P1 and the game balls P2 and P3 can be executed a plurality of times to increase the V winning percentage. You may do it.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although one game ball P1 was stored in the 1st storage part 227, the form which stores the game balls P2, P3 in the 2nd storage part 247 was illustrated, but this invention The present invention is not limited to this, and the game balls may be stored in the second storage unit 247 regardless of whether or not the game balls are stored in the first storage unit 227.

  Furthermore, in the said Example, although the subsequent game balls P2 and P3 were guide | induced to the 2nd storage part 247 by contacting the game ball P1 stored by the 1st storage part 227 directly, The invention is not limited to this. For example, when the game ball is stored in the first storage unit 227, the flow path switching unit is activated, and the flow path of the subsequent game ball is changed from the second guide path 202A to the second guide path 202A. The subsequent game ball may be guided to the second storage unit 247 by switching to the 3-guide route 203A. That is, not only the game balls stored in the first storage unit 227 directly act to guide the subsequent game balls to the third guide path 203A, but also the game balls stored in the first storage unit 227 are indirect. In which the following game balls are guided to the third guide path 203A.

  In the embodiment, the game balls P2 and P3 stored in the second storage unit 247 are held by the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E of the rotating body 208, so that the games stored in the first storage unit 227 are stored. Although the ball P1 is guided to the V winning ball holding unit 272 by inhibiting the entry of the ball P1 into the off ball holding units 273A to 273E, the V winning rate changes, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, while the game balls P1 stored in the first storage unit 227 are flowing down toward the V winning ball holding unit 272, the game balls P2 and P3 stored in the second storage unit 247 are used as the game. The V winning rate may be changed by blocking the flow to the V winning ball holding unit 272 by causing it to collide with the ball P1.

  In addition, the game balls P2 and P3 stored in the second storage unit 247 act (contact) on some member other than the game ball P1, so that, for example, the movable body operates to contact the game ball P1 that is flowing down. Game balls such as blocking the flow down, changing the flow path of the second guide path 202B, or closing any of the loose ball holding portions 273A to 273E of the rotator 208 so as to be inaccessible by a lid member or the like. P2 and P3 may indirectly act on the game ball P1 to change the V winning percentage.

  Moreover, although the said Example demonstrated the form which cancels | releases storage of the game ball P1 stored in the 1st storage part 227 after canceling | reserving storage of the game balls P2, P3 stored in the 2nd storage part 247. The present invention is not limited to this, and after releasing the storage of the game ball P1 stored in the first storage unit 227, the storage of the game balls P2 and P3 stored in the second storage unit 247 is canceled. Alternatively, the storage of the game balls P1 stored in the first storage unit 227 and the game balls P2 and P3 stored in the second storage unit 247 may be released simultaneously.

  In the embodiment, the second storage plate 242 is switched from the storage position to the release position at a time T7 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time T6 when the second guide path 202B is moved from the path non-formation position to the path formation position. 2 exemplifies a mode of releasing the storage of the game balls P2 and P3 stored in the storage unit 247, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the off-ball holding units 273A to 273E in the rotating body 208 Among them, the storage of the game balls P2 and P3 may be released at a timing at which the specific off-ball holding unit can hold the game balls. In this way, it is possible to hold the game balls P2 and P3 in the specific off-ball holding unit under the control of the CPU 103, so that it is easy to design the big hit probability of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the embodiment, the first storage plate 222 is switched from the storage position to the release position at a time T8 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time T0 when the small hit game is started, and the game balls stored in the first storage unit 227 are stored. Although the form which cancel | releases accumulation | storage of P1 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, making the V winning ball holding | maintenance part 272 hold | maintain the game ball P1 currently stored by the 1st storage part 227 You may make it cancel | release storage of the game ball P1 at the timing which is possible. In this way, the V winning ball holding unit 272 can be held by the V winning ball holding unit 272 under the control of the CPU 103, so that it is easy to design the jackpot probability of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, in the embodiment, even if the second big prize opening opening pattern in the small hit game is determined as the pattern A, the second storage unit may depend on the timing of the game ball entering the second big prize opening 702. Although an example in which two game balls can be stored in 247 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pattern A is determined, any timing of the game balls to the second big prize opening 702 2, the second storage unit 247 does not store two game balls, and only one pattern may be stored.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the form which CPU120 for production | presentation performs a storage number suggestion production at the timing when two game balls were detected with the 2nd count switch 24A during the small hit game, The invention is not limited to this, and the timing for executing the stored number suggestion effect may be the start timing of the small hit game, the timing at which the opening of the second big prize opening 702 is started, or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the small hit game is illustrated as being completed on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the small hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small hit game is not limited to this. The game may be terminated on condition that all the game balls are discharged from the second special variable winning ball device 7B.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus 7B was illustrated as an example of a predetermined area | region, this invention is not limited to this, The 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 7A and other special variable are possible. A winning ball apparatus may be applied.

  In the embodiment, the CPU 103 enters the third count switch 24B as a specific area provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, which is a predetermined area, during the small hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103, for example, enters a specific area during the big hit game. As a result, after the big hit game is finished, the probability change state (probability fluctuation control) in which the rate that the fluctuation display result of the special symbol becomes “big hit” is higher than the normal state is executed, or the short time state described above is controlled. It may be possible. In other words, the advantageous state advantageous to the player includes not only the big hit gaming state but also a probability variation state, a short time state, and the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4 Special symbol display device 5 Display device 7A First special variable winning ball device 7B Second special variable winning ball device 25 Normal symbol display device 201 First guide route 202A, 202B Second guide route 203A-203C 3-guide path 208 Rotating body 210 Discharge path 222 First storage plate 227 First storage unit 242 Second storage plate 247 Second storage unit 250 Partition plate 272 V winning ball holding units 273A to 273E Displacement ball holding unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player based on the fact that a game medium that has entered a predetermined area has entered a specific area,
A specific storage means capable of storing a game medium guided to a specific path capable of entering the specific area among the game media entering the predetermined area;
Another game medium that has entered the predetermined area is guided to a predetermined path by the game medium stored by the specific storage means,
The gaming machine characterized in that the rate at which the game medium stored in the specific route enters the specific area is changed by another game medium guided to the predetermined route.

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